Tribute to Dr Babs Mostert

It is with great sadness that we announce, Dr Babs Mostert, who was in charge of OPD at Red Cross for many years, passed away on Sunday, August 4th following a short illness.

Professor John Lawrenson, head of UCT’s division of paediatric cardiology, wrote the following tribute to her:

“Dr Mostert was part of the special team of sessional doctors in cardiology and worked for free from 2016 until January this year. She was loved by us for her kindness; she was respected by all for her superb clinical skills. Many patients and (inexperienced cardiologists) owe a debt to Babs for recognising that things ‘weren’t going to plan’ in a patient after apparent corrective surgery or insisting that a patient would be better off having surgery sooner rather than later. We shall miss her smile and the many happy discussions about cricket and tennis.”