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Tham Mathinde: 1962–2015
30 June 2015
1962 – 2015
Dr Tham Mathinde worked at Somerset Hospital for the past 28 years as an obstetrician and gynaecologist, having emigrated from Zimbabwe. Tham remained deeply committed to his country of origin. He was a deeply respected and loved teacher, who was highly praised by both under- and postgraduates alike. He was a great storyteller and had a fabulous sense of humour. He was richly loved and revered in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and was known for his generosity and luminosity.