Fort Napier Hospital
Fort Napier Hospital is a specialized forensic psychiatric hospital serving clients referred by the courts
Fort Napier hospital admits the following clients
- Court referred awaiting trial inmates for observation by specialist psychiatrists
- Court referred State Patients and Involuntary Mental Health Care Users
Authorized beds = 450 Usable beds = 378
07/07/2026 Fort Napier Hospital telephones are not working. For all your emergencies please call switchboard on 068 355 3551 or the PRO on 083 458 2219
Senior Management Team
Contact Us
Telephone: +27 (0) 33 260 4300
Hospital CEO Cell: 072 223 2614
Postal Address: PO Box 370 Pietermaritzburg 3201
Physical Address: 1 Devonshire Road, Pietermaritzburg
Vision
To achieve optimal Psychiatric Health status for all persons in KwaZulu-Natal in keeping with Provincial Health Departments Vision.
Mission
Our aim is to provide the best possible psychiatric service for our service users
Visiting Hours
Monday – Friday
10h00 -16h00
Public Relations Officer
If you have any questions, complaints, suggestions or compliments regarding Fort Napier Hospital, please contact the Public Relations Officer:
Name: Mr Spha Buthelezi
Telephone Number: 033 260 4308
