NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
QUESTION FOR WRITTEN REPLY
2401. Mr S Esau (DA) to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans:
(1) (a) Since what date has a certain person (name furnished) been
employed by the SA Military Health Service (SAMHS) and (b) in what
positions respectively;
(2) (a) what is his qualifications, (b) where did he obtain these
qualifications and (c) in which years, respectively;
(3) whether the specified person is registered with the Health
Professions Council of SA; if so, what is his medical practice number?
NW2885E
REPLY
a) Dr R.H Bhawani was appointed on 01 January 2000.
b) He was appointed as a Medical Practitioner in the Orthopaedics Surgery
Department at the 1 Military Hospital in Thaba Tshwane; and was also
utilised to work after hours at the Casualty or emergency Department.
a) B Med Sci and MBCHB
b) Medical University of South Africa (MEDUNSA)
c) 1997
3. Yes, Dr Bhawani is fully registered with the Health Professions
Council of South Africa; his registration number is MPO 485551