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



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