1. The Interim Traditional Health Practitioners Council of South Africa (ITHPCSA/Council) has not been appointed. The appointment of the ITHPCSA was pending consultation between the Minister and the traditional health practitioners’ stakeholders. The consultation in this regard was held on 23-24 February 2023.
2. Regulation 6 of the Regulations relating to the appointment of members of the ITHPCSA provides that the Minister must publish the names of persons appointed to the Council in the Gazette. This regulation will be complied with upon finalization of the appointment of Members of the Council.
3. The Council once appointed will be expected to comply with the provisions of the Traditional Health Practitioners Act, 2007 (Act No. 22 of 2007).
4. The process to register traditional health practitioners will be undertaken subsequent to the appointment of the Council. Enquiries related to the registration and other matters can be directed to the Interim Registrar: Mr Kgereshi Mokwena as follows: (012) 3958018; (b) Kgereshi.mokwena@health.gov.za (c) Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR, Pretoria
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