SAHPRA CEO Dr Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela has welcomed the newly appointed board members saying their “leadership, expertise, and commitment to public health will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen SAHPRA’s role in safeguarding the health and well-being of all South Africans.”
The new members will serve a five year term with effect from 1 July 2025.
Dr Thapeolo Motshudi, a specialist in radiology with a MBChB degree from Pretoria University. (2005), a is former chairperson of the National Nuclear Regulator and former staff member to the South African embassy in Vienna, Austria. He is a He’s been embroiled in a BEE/equity row with Cape Town firm radiology firm Bergman Rose and Partners resulting in a probe of the company by the HPSCA finding in his favour
His vice chairperson Dr Glenda Gray is more well known for her brand of science activism; she has a string of academic achievements and awards including the Order of Mapungubwe (silver) and has been listed by both Time Magazine and Forbes as one of the most influential women in Africa.
The other new Board members are:
- Dr Alfred Kgasi,
- Dr Chevon Clark,
- Dr Johanna Gouws,
- Dr Thobeka Boltina,
- Ms Mmatebogo Nkoenyane,
- Mr Anthony Ngcezula,
- Mr Rajesh Mahabeer,
- Mr Nkosenhle Ngongoma,
- Mr Moses Moselekwa.
Dr Semete-Makokotlela also praised the outgoing Board for their steadfast support, leadership and guidance throughout the years especially during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
The appointment is in accordance with section 2C(2) of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965 (Act No. 101 of 1965) as amended.
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