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National Council 2026 – 2029
University of Cape Town
Prof Tasleem Ras
Representing the academic department at University of Cape Town
University of KwaZulu Natal
Prof Mergan Naidoo
Representing The Colleges of Medicine of South African
University of Stellenbosch
Dr Ts’epo Motsohi
Representing the academic department at University of Stellenbosch
University of Pretoira
Prof Nathaniel Mofolo
Representing the academic department at University of Pretoria
Rural Doctors Association of SA
Dr Jenny Nash
Representing the Rural Doctors Association of SA.
University of the Free State
Prof Hanneke Brits
Representing the academic department at University of the Free State.
University of the Free State
Dr Chantelle van der Bijl
Representing the academic department at University of the Free State.
University of Limpopo
Dr Riha Mukhinindi
Representing the Public Sector and affiliated with the University of Limpopo.
University of KwaZulu Natal
Dr Fundiswa Chonco
Representing the academic sector at the University of KwaZulu Natal.
University of the Witwatersrand
Dr Chris Visser
Representing the academic department of the University of the Witwatersrand.
University of the Free State
Dr Arun Nair
Representing the Public Sector and affiliated with the University of the Free State.
University of Limpopo
Dr Mulimisi Ramavhuya
Representing the academic department of the University of Limpopo.
University of Cape Town
Dr Sentebaleng Seitshiro
Representing the academic department University of Cape Town.
Walter Sisulu University
Prof Busi Cawe
Members Representative and affiliated with the Walter Sisulu University.
Nelson Mandela Univeristy
Prof Keshena Naidoo
Representing the academic department at Nelson Mandela University,
University of the Witwatersrand
Ms Aviwe Mgobozi
Associate Member Representative and affiliated with the University of the Witwatersrand.
Private Practice
Dr Sheena Mathew
Representing the specialist family physicians in private practice.
Private Practice
Dr Gail Ashford
Representing the specialist family physicians in private practice and affiliated with Witwatersrand University.
Private Practice
Dr Irinoye Shola
Representing the specialist family physicians in private practice.
Private Practice
Dr Jacque West
Representing the specialist family physicians in private practice.
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.