Second generation paramedic receives award
Gavin is the son of Netcare 911 media liaison officer and Toti resident, Chris Botha.
Ex-Amanzimtoti paramedic Gavin Botha (35) received a long service award after 15 years on the job.
Gavin, the son of Netcare 911 media liaison officer and Toti resident, Chris Botha, received the award at a special function at The Oyster Box in Umhlanga on Thursday, 3 November.
“I always want to be a paramedic, as I have a passion for helping people,” said Gavin, who did his schooling at Kingsway High School.
“I qualified as a basic life support paramedic in 1999 and started working part-time with Netcare 911.
In 2001 I was employed permanently and thereafter qualified as an intermediate life support paramedic.
Over the years, I worked between Amanzimtoti, Margate and Durban.
In 2012 I enrolled into Durban University of Technology to study a BHSC degree in emergency medical care and rescue.
After I qualified I accepted a position as an emergency care practitioner in Pietermaritzburg for Netcare 911.
I felt honoured to receive the award for 15 years service.
I enjoy the privilege of helping people in their moment of need, no matter the time, place or type of emergency.
The worst part, though is the loss of a life,” said Gavin.
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