Composition of Council
The AHPCSA consists of 17 members:
11 members elected from the registered professions
4 community representatives appointed by the Minister of Health
1 member in the employment of the Department of Health
1 member appointed by the Minister due to his/her legal experience and knowledge
Council Members for the term of office 2021 - 2026
DoH Representative
Mr Fhatuwani Mbedzi
Ministerial Appointment (Knowledge of Law)
Ms Nalini Maharaj
Community Representatives
Prof Lulama Qalinge
Mrs Nomagugu Mokoape
Prof Ditaba Mphuthi
Ms Nalini Maharaj
Dr Johan Smit
Professional Members
AYURVEDA
DR L NAICKER
CHINESE MEDICINE AND ACUPUNCTURE
DR D CARPENTER
CHIROPRACTIC
DR C YELVERTON
HOMEOPATHY
DR R RAZLOG
NATUROPATHY
DR W ERICKSEN-PEREIRA
OSTEOPATHY
DR J DAWSON
PHYTOTHERAPY
DR CATHERINE VAN DORSTEN
THERAPEUTIC AROMATHERAPY
DR J GILBERT
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE THERAPY
MS M MARAIS
THERAPEUTIC REFLEXOLOGY
MS M ROUX
UNANI TIBB
DR Y MAYET
Council Committees
The Executive Committee 2024 - 2025
Dr Wendy Ericksen-Pereira (Naturopathy)
Chairperson
Dr Christopher Yelverton (Chiropractic)
Vice-Chairperson
MEMBERS:
Dr Joanne Gilbert (Therapeutic Aromatherapy)
Dr Radmila Razlog (Homeopathy)
Dr James Dawson (Osteopathy)
Finance Committee
Established to manage the funds of Council and to advise Council on financial matters; in consultation with finance contractors and Council appointed auditors.
Dr Radmila Razlog (Chairperson) (Homeopathy)
Dr Darren Carpenter (Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture)
Dr Yumna Mayet (Unani Tibb)
The Administration
Ms Esther Pillay-Naidoo
Registrar
Ms Camille Terry
Administrative Officer
(Surnames A - L)
CPD Officer
Mr Mpho Motau
Junior Administrative Officer
(Surnames M - Z )
All correspondence to and communication with the Council must be addressed to the Registrar and sent to Council House. See Contact Details on the home page.
For more information on the AHPCSA or specific questions go to the FAQ pages.
For more information on the individual professions see "Professional Boards".