About Dr Sotsu

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the Walter Sisulu University. She also holds a Bachelor of medicine and Bachelor of surgery (MBChB) from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Her postgraduate journey includes an internship at Port Shepstone Hospital and community service at St Patrick’s Hospital. She worked as a medical officer in obstetrics and gynaecology in Victoria Mxenge Hosipal (aka King Edward hospital )then proceeded to obtain her Fellowship of the College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (FCOG) and Master of Medicine (MMED) in UKZN . She completed her Registrar time at UKZN (2025) where she had distinguished herself both academically and in service.

Dr Sotsu’s academic excellence has been consistently recognised. As an undergraduate, she received the Dean’s Awards for academic excellence and as a post graduate She was one of the winners at the UKZN Registrars Research Symposium 2024 and proceeded to present her Master of Medicine (MMed) research at the 2024 South African Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (SASOG) conference. She successfully passed her Fellowship of the College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (FCOG) and MMED in record time — a testament to her work ethic and resilience. She also served as a Registrar Representative in 2024.

Her calling to medicine was driven by a desire to make a difference and to be of service. During her journey, she discovered a deep passion for women’s health and empowerment, which inspired her to specialise in obstetrics & gynaecology. Her work focuses on helping women understand their bodies, appreciate the transitions of motherhood, and access reproductive autonomy through education and family planning.

Dr Sotsu offers the following services cover routine gynecological check-ups, family planning, sexual and reproductive health, management of abnormal menstruation, antenatal care, gynecological surgeries,natural and cesarean deliveries, postnatal care, cancer screening, menopause management, and hormone replacement therapy.

Dr Sotsu is also a founding member and former Chairperson of the Blackhawk Foundation, an organisation that provides free medical consultations, promotes health awareness, offers career guidance, and supports local sports tournaments in rural Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.

Her background and experiences during Black Hawk Foundation’s outreach programmes continue to fuel her motivation to compassionately serve and uplift others. She currently does outreach programmes in rural areas surrounding the south coast including Izingolweni, Harding and Bizana