About

Our practice was originally established in Flora Life Hospital in 2002, and has been assisting patients along their hearing journeys since then. The practice has seen some ownership changes over the years but the values and traditions of the practice have been passed down to each new owner throughout the years to maintain the standard and care that our patients have come to know and appreciate.

Listenhear Audiology Inc. aims to provide patient-centred care, which means that we recommend, guide and include our patients in an individualised and holistic plan to meet their hearing needs. Our goal is that each patient leaves our practice feeling empowered and confident and satisfied that their hearing needs have been met at the highest standard.

What you can expect from your appointment

You will be greeted by our friendly receptionist and made to feel comfortable while you wait for your Audiologist to collect you. Your Audiologist will welcome you into her office where you will have an opportunity to openly discuss your hearing concerns and expectations in a safe and confidential environment.

Once the Audiologist understands your needs she will explain what test procedures she will need to conduct and the necessary audiological testing will be performed. Once she has obtained your test results you will once again sit down together and your results will be explained to you. At Listenhear Audiology we encourage you to ask questions and to be a part of the decision making process for your hearing care.

Our experienced Audiologists practice the utmost patience, understanding and kindness and encourage your participation in your appointment so that we know that by the end of your appointment we have assisted you in making an informed decision regarding your way forward towards better hearing and communication and enhanced quality of life.

Our team

Yajna Debideen

B.Com Pathology (KZN)

Yajna Debideen graduated from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) in 2016 with a Bachelor of Communication Pathology Degree and Honours Degree in Audiology. During her studies, she received the Dean’s Commendation Award and numerous merit certificates and completed her studies on a full scholarship.

Alongside her academic and professional career, Yajna has been involved in modelling, acting, dance and beauty pageants. She has achieved 32 beauty pageant titles, including Miss Grand South Africa, and represented South Africa internationally in Vietnam. These experiences contributed to her development in communication, public speaking, discipline and leadership.

Yajna has received recognition for her work and achievements through various awards and publications. In 2017, she received the Women of Wonder Award in recognition of her humanitarian work and achievements. In 2025, she received the Top Global Icon Woman of Wonder Award and was featured in an associated publication distributed in South Africa, Dubai, Qatar, Mauritius and the United Kingdom. She was also featured in Woman Entrepreneur SA BizzBuzz Magazine in November 2025. In 2026, Yajna received the Top 20 Women of Wonder Award in South Africa in recognition of her work in Audiology and healthcare. She also received the Medical Excellence Award 2026 and was featured in MediMag 2026. During the same year, she received three Women of South Africa Imbokodo Awards, recognising her in the categories of Women in Healthcare and Medicine, Women in Business and Entrepreneurship, and Women in Training. In September 2026, in recognition of Deaf Awareness Month, Yajna Debideen was invited to appear on Visionary Pulse, a talk show on DStv’s INX Prime. During the interview, she discussed the field of audiology, the importance of hearing health and awareness, and her personal journey as an audiologist.

Yajna has a particular interest in training and mentoring young audiologists and in supporting the development of opportunities and career pathways for emerging professionals within the field.

Her professional career began in KwaZulu-Natal, where she gained experience across nine provincial and private hospitals and two private practices. This provided her with experience in a range of clinical environments and patient populations.

In 2019, Yajna relocated to Gauteng, where she provided neonatal hearing screening services at Parklane Hospital and joined Listenhear Audiology and Balance at Life Flora Hospital on a locum basis. Her involvement with the practice subsequently developed into a partnership, followed by business expansion and, ultimately, full ownership.

Yajna is now the founder and sole director of Listenhear Audiology Inc, a diagnostic audiology practice situated at Life Flora Hospital. The practice provides audiological services to patients across the lifespan, including newborns, children, adults and geriatric populations.

Yajna continues to combine her clinical work with professional development, mentorship and the growth of audiological service