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.



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