Dr. Sibongile Mbatha
Dr Bongi is a developmental paediatrician and the Head of Developmental Paediatrics at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. She is a qualified Developmental Paediatrician who practises from a neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based approach to child development.
Dr Mbatha graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2005 with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB). She obtained her Diploma in Child Health in 2008 and completed specialist training in Paediatrics through the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa in 2013. She subsequently completed her subspecialist certification in Developmental Paediatrics in 2019.
Dr Mbatha is actively involved in clinical research and has authored eight peer-reviewed publications in reputable medical journals, including one as first author and two as senior author. She is a passionate advocate for children with diverse developmental profiles and is committed to improving awareness, access to care, and early identification of developmental conditions.
She regularly participates in public engagement initiatives, including radio interviews and online educational platforms, and has featured in several YouTube podcasts aimed at increasing public understanding of developmental and neurodevelopmental conditions.
Dr Mbatha is deeply committed to supporting children with different abilities to achieve their full potential. Outside of her professional work, she is a devoted wife and mother of two boys and enjoys spending time with her family and hiking.
