Intercare - About Us

Intercare Group

For 25 years, Intercare has been guided by a simple purpose: making people feel better. This purpose shapes how the organisation delivers integrated, value-based healthcare that is centred around the needs, experience, and outcomes of its customers.

With a network of over 40 care settings across primary care, day hospitals, and physical rehabilitation hospitals, Intercare provides accessible, high-quality care to approximately 1.5 million patients across South Africa. Its model brings together multidisciplinary teams, technology, and coordinated care to create a seamless healthcare experience.

At the heart of Intercare is a strong culture built on care, trust, and accountability. The organisation is committed to treating people with dignity and compassion, fostering inclusive and high-performing teams, and continuously improving how care is delivered through innovation and learning.

By combining clinical excellence with a human-centred approach, Intercare continues to expand its impact as a trusted healthcare partner, improving access, experience, and outcomes for the communities it serves.

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Executive team

Hendri Hanekom

Chief Executive Officer: Intercare Group

Hendri Hanekom is the Chief Executive Officer of Intercare Group, one of South Africa’s leading healthcare organisations dedicated to delivering innovative, integrated, and accessible care. Intercare operates a network of over 40 care settings across primary care, day hospitals, and physical rehabilitation hospitals. Intercare provides accessible, high-quality care to approximately 1.5 million people each year across South Africa.

With nearly two decades of experience in the South African healthcare sector, Hendri has been instrumental in shaping Intercare’s strategic direction. His leadership has strengthened the organisation’s customer-centred care model while driving the development of innovative products and services that enhance customer experience, improve clinical outcomes, and streamline care delivery. This commitment to value-driven innovation has reinforced Intercare’s position as a leader in the South African healthcare landscape.

Hendri holds deep knowledge of the organisation, strong commercial insight, and a valuable international perspective. He holds an MBA from IE Business School in Madrid and has gained global exposure through work with prominent healthcare institutions, including Scripps Health and the Cleveland Clinic. His global perspective and commercial acumen continue to inform Intercare’s strategic priorities and position the organisation for future growth and innovation.

Dr Hendrik Hanekom

Chief Executive: Intercare Group

Dr Hendrik Hanekom is the Chief Executive and co-founder of the Intercare Group that was established in 2000. He obtained an MBChB from the University of Pretoria in 1978 and practiced as a general practitioner from 1980 to 1987. Subsequently, he joined the Medical Association of South Africa. He became Chief Executive of this organisation in 1990, and served in this capacity until 1999. Dr Hanekom served as a board member of the World Medical Association for eight years and also chaired the Socio-Medical Affairs Committee during that time. He was also an advisor to the Director-General of the World Health Organisation.

Dr George Veliotes

Chairman: Intercare Group

Dr George Veliotes is Chairman and co-founder of the Intercare Group. He qualified as a medical doctor from the University of Pretoria in 1985 and obtained a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) at Wits Business School. From 1993 to 1996 he headed the Health Policy and Private Practice divisions of the South African Medical Association. In this position, he was actively involved in the formulation of health policy and participated in many national forums dealing with private and public health sector issues. In 1997 he co-chaired the Managed Care Committee established by the Department of Health to formulate policy on managed health care in South Africa. Dr Veliotes serves on the Boards of several organizations locally and internationally and he specializes in integrated health care delivery systems.

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