Weelee Supports Groundbreaking Liver Perfusion Technology at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre – First in Africa

Weelee, South Africa’s most trusted buying and selling used car marketplaces, is proud to announce its support for the introduction of a state-of-the-art liver perfusion machine at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre (WDGMC), the first transplant centre on the African continent to implement this life-saving technology.

This advanced machine perfusion system allows donor livers to be kept functioning outside the body, enabling clinicians to assess, monitor, and actively optimise organ condition in real time.

In a country where organ shortages severely limit life-saving transplants, this technology has the potential to significantly increase organ utilisation, reduce complications, and improve outcomes for patients on the transplant waiting list.

“At Weelee, we believe true innovation should benefit society as a whole. That’s why we’re proud to support Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre in bringing this cutting-edge liver perfusion technology to South Africa,” says Errol Levin, CEO of Weelee.

“By helping to expand the pool of viable donor organs, we’re supporting a project that will save lives and strengthen our country’s transplant capabilities. This partnership reflects our commitment to making a meaningful, positive impact beyond business.”

Advancing Transplant Care In South Africa

WDGMCis home to one of Africa’s leading liver transplant programmes.

Through its partnership with Surgeons for Little Lives and with the support of corporate sponsor Weelee, the Centre continues to drive innovation in specialised transplant care, research, and training while strengthening collaboration across South Africa’s public and private healthcare sectors.

“Every viable organ matters in South Africa’s transplant environment,” said Professor Jerome Loveland, Head of Solid Organ Transplantation at WDGMC.

“Technologies like machine perfusion help us make better-informed decisions and expand the pool of usable organs, directly benefiting patients who might otherwise not survive the wait.”

Weelee’s Commitment To Social Impact

Weelee’s involvement reflects its broader commitment to social impact and supporting initiatives that deliver meaningful change in South African communities.

By backing this pioneering medical advancement, Weelee is helping to strengthen the country’s transplant ecosystem and contribute to better health outcomes for patients facing end-stage liver disease.

For more information about Weelee, visit https://www.weelee.co.za

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About Weelee

Weelee is South Africa’s most trusted buying and selling used car marketplaces dedicated to transparency, quality, and customer confidence.

With a wide selection of carefully vetted vehicles, full disclosure on history and condition, competitive finance options, and expert support, Weelee makes the selling and buying of pre-owned cars quick, safe and easy.

About Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre

Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre is a private academic hospital affiliated with the University of the Witwatersrand.

The Centre is recognised for its specialised clinical services, training and research.

Through collaboration across the private, academic and public healthcare sectors, WDGMC contributes to advancing access to highly specialised care in South Africa.

About Surgeons For Little Lives

Launched in May 2015, Surgeons for Little Lives is a registered non-profit organisation committed to saving the lives of sick children.

Run by paediatric surgeons and passionate individuals, it ensures that less fortunate children receive world-class surgical care.