I have been busy busy busy.
Having found the (very expensive) accommodation at Wits Junction somewhat lacking: in transport, locale, blissful silence (I've no idea how people can live with a fridge in their room) I have jumped ship!
Having talked to one of the Ortho regs I was with on Thursday I found out that there was a house nearby that could solve the problem of being able to drive!
I am now settled in (after a very speedy arrangement) at Swanage, a house in Sandringham, which is owned by one of the resp doctors at Bara.
There's another student who is based at Joberg General, and Monday heralds the arrival of two English students who are also at Bara!
The house is massive, and in a much safer neighbourhood, with a walkable (and safe) parade of shops, a decent kitchen and WORKING WIFI!

Hospitalwise, nothing much exciting has happened! I was only in Thursday afternoon, and saw a few ortho patients... Learnt a few new drug names (they only prescribe trade names here) and that they're very relaxed with their prescribing: for example, paracod (cocodamol) would only be prescribed "paracod 2 tabs TDS) no strength or anything!
I was supposed to be doing a night shift this evening, but the French students have spread themselves over the weekend. And I don't think it would be beneficial to have 5 of us on one shift! They leave next weekend though. So I guess that'll be pretty hectic!

xox