Our company
Excellence in patient care
Rhopi (Pty) Ltd is a SAHPRA-licensed distributor of medical devices, providing high-quality, affordable healthcare solutions across South Africa and the continent.
Who we are
Our story
Rhopi was founded to bridge the gap between global medical device manufacturers and South African healthcare providers. From our base in Pretoria, we supply hospitals, clinics, government facilities and dispensing doctors with devices they can trust.
Every product we distribute is sourced through certified manufacturers and handled under our SAHPRA distributor licence and ISO 13485:2016 quality management system. That means our customers receive compliant devices, consistent stock and dependable after-sales support.
We believe better access to quality medical equipment leads to better patient outcomes. It is why we combine regulatory expertise, disciplined logistics and responsive service into one platform.
SAHPRA
Distributor licence 00005183MD
ISO
13485:2016 quality management
ZA
Nationwide supply & tender support
A–D
All SAHPRA device classes
What we offer
Services
End-to-end support for manufacturers, procurement teams and healthcare facilities.
Regulatory gateway
We act as the South African Authorised Representative for local and foreign manufacturers registering devices with SAHPRA.
Supply chain management
Pharma-grade warehousing, inventory management and distribution, including remote areas.
Tender management
Bid compilation and fulfilment for private and government tenders.
After-sales support
Installation, maintenance, calibration and servicing of medical equipment.
Leadership
Meet the team
The people guiding Rhopi’s commitment to compliance, access and patient care.
Vutomi Shikwambana
Founder & Managing Director
An engineer and business strategist with a BSc in Materials and Metallurgy Engineering and a PDBA, Vutomi bridges technical depth and healthcare delivery. He leads Rhopi’s mission to improve patient outcomes across South Africa’s private and public sectors through reliable, compliant medical device supply.
Scope
Device classes we handle
We are licensed to distribute medical devices across all SAHPRA risk classifications.
Class A
Low risk — non-sterile, non-measuring devices
Class B
Low-moderate risk — consumables and disposables
Class C
Moderate-high risk — diagnostics, surgical instruments
Class D
High risk — implantable and active implantable devices
Quality and accreditation
We operate in compliance with ISO 13485:2016 and hold a valid SAHPRA Distributor Licence, number 00005183MD.