The Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa
ensuring quality complementary and alternative healthcare of choice
Council
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 2016 - 2021
DoH Representative
- Mr Fhatuwa (Bruce) Mbedzi
Legal Advisor
- Mr Rashid Patel
Community Representatives
-Vacant
-Prof Michael Jobson
-Mr Malik Mosesanyane
-Dr Johan Smit
Professional Members
Dr Christopher Yelverton
Chairperson
Chiropractic
Dr Wagheda Cassiem
Vice-Chairperson
Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture
Dr Faeeza Abdullatief
Unani-Tibb
Dr Natalya Dinat
Homeopathy
Dr Stephen Farrugia
Naturopathy
Dr Joanne Gilbert
Therapeutic Aromatherapy
Dr Thirputhi Govender
Ayurveda
Ms Magrieta Marais
Therapeutic Massage Therapy
Dr Patrick McDonald
Osteopathy
Ms Magdalena (Maggie) Roux
Therapeutic Reflexology
Dr Craig Wright
Phytotherapy
Council Committees
The Executive Committee for 2016/7:
Dr Christopher Yelverton
Chairperson
Dr Wagheda Cassiem
Vice - Chairperson
Dr Craig Wright
Dr Stephen Farrugia
Dr Joanne Gilbert
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: To be elected at the inaugural meeting.
Dr Johan Smit
Chairperson
Mr Malik Mosesanyane
Vacant
Education Committee: Established to advise Council on matters of education and training in allied health professions:
Vacant
Chairperson
Dr Wagheda Cassiem
Dr Chris Yelverton
Mr Daniel Dougans
Ms Stacey-Lee Lachmi
Ms Magrieta Marais
The Administration
Dr Louis Mullinder
Registrar
Ms Telele Mathinjwa
Legal Assistant to the Registrar
Ms Beverley Hirst
Director of Operations
Ms Portia Maple
Administration Supervisor (files L - Z)
Ms Camille Terry
Administration Officer (files A - K)
Mr Mpho Motau
Junior Administration Officer and Filing Clerk
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".