SleepNet-BreatheNet, a renowned market leader in providing medical equipment and comprehensive aftercare to patients requiring respiratory support, has once again set a new benchmark. They have become one of the first companies in South Africa to achieve ISO 13485 certification, solidifying their position at the forefront of the industry. This is our remarkable journey. For […]

The GEMS Bi-Annual Stakeholder Engagement on 16 May 2025 at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre was a standout event, thoughtfully planned to create meaningful dialogue between industry professionals. For SleepNet BreatheNet, attending for the first time was a true honour. The warm welcome from the GEMS team immediately set the tone for a well-orchestrated

The iGo 2 Portable Oxygen Concentrator is designed to help you stay active, independent, and confident, providing oxygen support that adapts to your needs—so you can focus on living life to the fullest. Key Features & Benefits With the iGo 2 Portable Oxygen Concentrator, maintaining an active, fulfilling lifestyle is easier than ever. No need

The AirSense™ 11 CPAP by ResMed is a modern device designed to make sleep apnea treatment more convenient. With its thoughtful design and advanced features, it supports therapy in a way that makes better sleep achievable for both new and experienced users. Key Features of the AirSense™ 11 The AirSense™ 11 by ResMed is available

SleepNet / BreatheNet participated in the CNSSA (Clinical Neurophysiology Society of South Africa) conference from 24th to 26th October 2024, in Umhlanga, Durban. This marked the 14th annual congress for the society! As a non-profit organisation, the Clinical Neurophysiology Society of South Africa supports healthcare professionals in Neurophysiology and related fields. The event took place

SleepNet / BreatheNet was delighted to participate in the highly successful CMASA (Case Managers Association of South Africa) conference held from 24th to 26th April, 2024, in the vibrant city of Cape Town. The theme of the conference was “Stronger Together” and under this banner CMASA is certainly advancing impressively with promise for continued recognition

The symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) are important to recognise.  One of the most recognisable symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea is snoring, even though many people ignore this sign or fail to recognise it as a symptom of a more serious condition. Other symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing may include: If you present with any

In science fiction movies, a bionic person is someone who has special powers, such as the strength of 100 men or the ability to run at the speed of a bullet, because parts of their body have been replaced by electronic machinery. In real life, people who are dependent on electronic machinery to perform certain

Several studies published in the past decade have focused on the association between reduced sleep and weight gain in healthy individuals and in in particular in middle aged woman. Some possible explanations for this include: Too much sleep may not be the best answer, as it’s not just the quantity of sleep, but the quality

Until recently, children like Elizabeth (pictured here), were given no hope of living normal lives, in fact, they were given very little chance of survival at all.   Elizabeth suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a genetically inherited neuromuscular condition.  This condition causes progressive muscle weakness and within the first year of her life, Elizabeth received a

When counting sheep is not enough! I remember the good old days when going to sleep was quite simple; brush teeth, PJs on, maybe read a few pages of your current book and then lights out and off to dreamland. Sleep was necessary and yet seemed uncomplicated  Now-days sleep is a hot topic. The New

Recently we had the privilege of bringing some light and love to a patient in desperate need of medical equipment. Through our NPO, Deo Volente Health Foundation, we donated a much-needed suction unit to Mrs Nokanwe Tsitsa, a patient admitted to Groote Schuur Hospital. Mrs Tsitsa could not be discharged home without this suction unit,

Important Notice – COVID19 pandemic As an essential service provider we will be OPEN during the lock down. Visits to our branches will strictly be by appointment only. Please make use of our on-line store for your purchases. The courier services will be operating but there may be longer delays than we are used to . Our offices

Thank you SleepNet-BreatheNet and Sanrai for going the extra mile and making my dream of climbing Mt Kilimanjaro with CPAP machine possible. Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro with my two sons Shane and Bryan has been top of my bucket list for a long time. But the odds seemed stacked against me, as I have Obstructive Sleep

Staff at Sleepnet Breathenet celebrated Mandela Day 2019 by showing support to an organization called SALT in Table View. This inspirational NPO’s mission is to provide Food security, access to quality education and health services to the under privileged in the local community. Sleepnet Breathenet staff raised a total of 30 women’s sanitary packs to

Members of our Home Ventilation Team recently attended the Ventilation Through the Ages conference, where we showcased our ResMed range of ventilation devices. We were privileged to have one of our little patients Marno Nel and his Mommy, Alexa, join us on the stand for a few hours to share their life story.

Desiree Visagie contacted us via Facebook for pricing on Home Ventilation equipment. After learning a little more about Desiree and the challenges she has faced with financing the equipment she desperately needs to help her with her severe asthma, we were able to assist her through our NPO, Deo Volente Health Foundation. Desiree now has

Some you may know, others may surprise you It’s a known fact that humans spend 1/3 of their life sleeping and yet the value of sleep quality and quantity is often not considered in our day to day lives. When last did your doctor/ physician/health practitioner ask about your sleep? Here are some interesting facts

Our company Directors recently met with the two beneficiaries of the SleepNet-BreatheNet / ResMed Fellowship in support of their studies in the Masters in Nursing in Child Nursing course through UCT. Both students hope to return to their respective Provinces (Gauteng & KZN) where they will apply their knowledge and skills at District Health level.

There is a method of therapy though Studies have found that obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a significantly increased risk of motor vehicle accidents. According to the American Association of Sleep Medicine, patients with sleep apnea are 2.5 times more likely to be the driver in a motor vehicle accident. Excessive daytime sleepiness is

This year Mandela Day was celebrated by the SleepNet BreatheNet staff giving back to our four legged, fury friends. Our staff collected dog food and goodies and handed these to “Fallen Angels” in Melkbos Strand.

SleepNet-BreatheNet recently attended the Pulmonology Update and Sleep Symposium held at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town. The delegates showed keen interest in the variety of diagnostic and treatment modalities on display and available at SleepNet-BreatheNet.

Despite challenges, technology-dependent children tend to thrive in the home environment Technological and scientific advances over the past two decades have increased the survival rate of chronically ill children. However, this had resulted in a dependency on technology and home care for their continued survival. The primary burden of care for technology-dependent children is provided

WORLD SLEEP DAY® (WSD) – WHAT IS IT? World Sleep Day is an annual event that calls to action important issues related to sleep using collaborative efforts energized by sleep professionals all over the world. The focus of WSD is to bring cognizance to the many burdens of sleep problems. WSD publicly displays efforts being

Sleepnet Home Ventilation Team are pleased to welcome Sr Nonhlanhla Mtolo to their ranks. Sr Nonhlanhla has just completed her Masters of Nursing in Child Nursing at UCT and will be acting as clinical advisor to our paediatric patients.

SleepNet hosted a Sleep Symposium to enhance the understanding of Sleep Disordered Breathing and how it correlates with Cardiovascular Disease. Guest speaker, Cardiologist Dr. Wouter Basson gave an informative talk on how Central and Obstructive Sleep Apnea are associated with Cardiovascular Disease and what implications there are when a patient goes untreated. Anton Fourie from

BREAKING NEWS: We are pleased to announce the acquisition of the PARI agency and the rights to distribute the PARI nebuliser range in South Africa. PARI have 110 years of experience and is well known for high quality, robust, cost effective nebulisers and accessories which are considered the Gold Standard in the liquid nebulisation range.

At the Newton Park, Port Elizabeth Diabetes Wellness Group meeting on 8 March 2917, Ricki Smith and Tania Catchpole from our Port Elizabeth branch gave a most informative talk and explained the symptoms, treatment and the dangers of ignoring sleep apnoea and sleep disorders. They also demonstrated how one of the masks are fitted and worn.

WORLD SLEEP DAY® (WSD) – WHAT IS IT? World Sleep Day is an annual event that calls to action important issues related to sleep using collaborative efforts energized by sleep professionals all over the world. The focus of WSD is to bring cognizance to the many burdens of sleep problems. WSD publicly displays efforts being

As part of our sleep awareness campaign, our PE Branch have been innovative in their branding approach. You can now find us in the PE Yellow pages and look out for the red, branded bakkie on the streets of PE.

SleepNet BreatheNet and ResMed form a joint fellowship to sponsor the MASTER’S OF NURSING IN CHILD NURSING (CLINICAL) DEGREE hosted by the UCT Post Graduate Centre in Cape Town. Congratulations Sr. Nonhlanlha Mtolo the 2016 – 2018 candidate. Featured in the picture from left: Mrs Louise Smit (National Administration Manager SleepNet-BreatheNet), Sr. Jane Booth (Head