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National Council 2023 – 2026
University of KwaZulu Natal
Prof Andrew Ross
Representing the academic department at University of KwaZulu Natal
University of KwaZulu Natal
Prof Mergan Naidoo
Representing The Colleges of Medicine of South African
University of the Free State
Prof Hanneke Brits
Representing the academic department at University of the Free State
Rural Doctors Association of SA
Dr Jenny Nash
Representing the Rural Doctors Association of SA
University of Cape Town
Dr Tasleem Ras
Representing the academic department at University of Cape Town
Private Practice
Dr Sheena Mathew
Representing the private practice physicians – not affiliated to a University
Member Representative
Dr Tracy-Leigh Abrahams
Representing the public sector – non-university position.
Private Practice
Dr Gareth Fray
Representing the private practice physicians – not affiliated to a University
Stellenbosch University
Dr Ts’epo Motsohi
Representing the academic department at Stellenbosch University
University of Limpopo
Dr Mulimisi Ramavhuya
Representing the University of Limpopo
Member Representative
Dr Lauren Hutton
Representing the public sector – non-university position.
Associate Representation – WITS
Deirdre Pretorius
Representing the Associated Members
University of Pretoria
Dr Marthinus Heystek
Representing the University of Pretoria
Member Representative
Dr Busi Cawe
Representing Walter Sisulu University
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Dr Doudou Nzaumvila
Representing the academic department at SMU
Promote optimal health for the people in Southern Africa through advocacy, support and the development of the primary health care team, and the establishment of an equitable, humane and integrated district health care system.