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
Acting Chairperson
Chiropractic
Dr Craig Wright
Phytotherapy
Dr Faeeza Abdullatief
Unani-Tibb
Dr Wagheda Cassiem
Chinese Medicine &
Acupuncture
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
Council Committees
The Executive Committee
Dr Christopher Yelverton
Acting Chairperson
MEMBERS:
Dr Joanne Gilbert
Dr Stephen Farrugia
Dr Craig Wright
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.
Education Committee: Established to advise Council on matters of education and training in allied health professions:
Dr Johan Smit
Chairperson
Ms Sharon du Raan
Member
Mr Malik Mosesanyane
Community Representative
Dr Wagheda Cassiem
Chairperson
Members
Prof Ashley Ross
Dr Chris Yelverton
Mr Daniel Dougans
Ms Rosemarie Heesen
Ms Magrieta Marais
The Administration
Dr Louis Mullinder
Registrar
Ms Beverley Hirst
Director of Operations
Ms Camille Terry
Administration Officer (files A - H)
Ms Telele Mathinjwa
Legal Assistant to the Registrar
Ms Portia Maple
Administration Supervisor (files P - Z)
Mr Mpho Motau
Junior Administration Officer (I - O )
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".