Research was carried out on the medical imaging devices industry in South Africa. A thorough PESTLE (political, economic, social, technology, legal and environmental) analysis was established for all the countries allowing for an accurate evaluation of the eternal factors impacting the healthcare industry. Market sizes of the medical imaging device sector was calculated for 2006 and forecasts determined for the period 2006 to 2012. In addition, market dynamics, such as challenges, drivers and restraints were also identified.