South African Paramedic Services was established in 1999 as a
sister company to Western Cape Paramedic Services (WCPS), a
private ambulance company which grew to become a major player in
the local emergency services industry as well as a significant
presence nationwide. The South African Paramedic Services is also
a member of the South African Private Ambulance and Emergency
Services Association. SAPAESA is responsible for ensuring
standards are met in the industry.
SA Paramedic Services is an empowerment company equally owned
by Neil Gargan and Kenny Hermanus. Between the two, Neil and
Kenny have some 70 years experience in the emergency medical
services field. The friendship between the two men grew from their
“early days” when they worked together as a partnership for the
Metro ambulance service.
Kenny joined Neil some time later at WCPS, and the two were then
well placed to formalise a partnership when the opportunity arose to
create SA Paramedic Services.
SA Paramedic Services, managed by Milmed Property Investments,
started to create a special niche for itself after June 2002 with the
sale of WCPS.
