Members of the 17th South African Nursing Council

The South African Nursing Council is constituted in terms of the Nursing Act, 2005 (Act No. 33 of 2005).  The chairperson is appointed by the Minister of Health after consultation with the Nursing Council.  The vice-chairperson and standing committees are elected by the members in terms of the Nursing Act, 2005 and the Rules for the Conduct of Business.

The term of office of the SANC’s 16th Council appointed from 2018-2023 came to an end on 22 August 2023.  In terms of Section 4(3) of the Nursing Act, 2005 (Act No. 33 of 2005), the Council members appointed by the Minister to hold office for a period not exceeding five years calculated from the date of his or her appointment.  Section 5(5) further indicates that the Minister may reappoint a member whose term of office has expired for one further period not exceeding five years.

The SANC is proud to announce and welcome the members of its 17th Council in terms of Sections 5(1) of the Nursing Act, 2005 (Act No. 33 of 2005), appointed with effect from 23 August 2023 to 22 August 2028 and as gazetted in the Government Gazette No. 4074, on Friday, 17 November 2023.

1. Dr M C Molepo (Chairperson)
2. Prof D R Phetlhu (Vice-Chairperson)
3. Prof PJ Jordan
4. Ms T A Kaseke
5. Dr E Kaye-Petersen
6. Ms F L Kgatla
7. Ms P Z Khumalo
8. Ms L C B N Lioma
9. Ms J A Maimin
10. Ms M M Makgotlhoe
11. Ms R E Malatji
12. Dr M Matandela
13. Mr B Mgwenya
14. Mr S V Mkhatshwa
15. Mr T R Moeketsi
16. Dr S Z Mthembu
17. Ms S T Mthembu
18. Ms M M Mutepe
19. Mr L L Rabotapi
20. Ms M C Ramokotjo
21. Mr R Rensburg
22. Mr S Shandu
23. Mr M Tshofela
24. Ms N G Zulu-Siwela
25. Prof S M Zuma