Members of the 14th 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 14th South African Nursing Council was 26 June 2008 to 25 June 2013. The 14th Council held its first meeting on 10 July 2008. At that meeting, the Honourable Minister of Health Dr. Manto Tshabalala-Msimang was the guest of honour. The Minister appointed Ms. Jabulile Nonhlanhla Makhanya as chairperson. The Nursing Council members then elected a vice-chairperson. The 14th Council concluded its business on 25 June 2013.
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Office Bearers
Chairperson : |
Makhanya, Jabulile Nonhlanhla |
Vice-chairperson : |
Mogotlane, Sophie Mataniele |
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Council Members
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Alexander, Alec Nicholas |
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Bhengu, Busisiwe Rosemary |
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Chauke, Mkhacani (appointed 2012-09-01) |
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Davhana-Maselesele, Mashudu |
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Duma, Sinegugu Evidence |
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Erasmus, Catharina Magdalena |
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Gumbi, Rachel |
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Harper, Giuseppina (appointed 2012-09-01) |
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Human, Susara Petronella |
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Jeftha, Gloria |
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Ledwaba, Moshekoa Daphney |
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Makhanya, Jabulile Nonhlanhla (chairperson) |
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Makwetla, Ida Sannie |
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Manganye, Thandi Sheila (resigned 2010-05-03) |
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Mdlalose, Thembisile Rose |
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Mogotlane, Sophie Mataniele (vice-chairperson) |
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Mokale, Segomoco Irene |
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Nikodem, Vernicé Cheryl |
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Nyasulu, Dolly Montutuzelo |
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Pienaar, Abel Jacobus |
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Pitso, Wilfred Gaahele (deceased 2011-12-08) |
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Rammutla, Pitsi (appointed 2012-09-01) |
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Solombela, Welekazi Phillis |
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Teffo, Mmonoa Jowie (néé Lebelo) (resigned) |
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Thompson, Vonita |
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Tshayinca, Nompumelelo Jane |
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Vasuthevan, Sharon |
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Xaba, Rosetta Ntambose (resigned 2012-04-13) |
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Zulu, Phumelele Faithful (appointed 2011-02-22) |
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Committee Members
The membership of the various committees of the 14th South African Nursing Council is shown below under the name of each committee. The chairperson of Council (Ms. JN Makhanya) was a member or an ex officio member of all committees of Council.
Executive Committee
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Makhanya, Jabulile Nonhlanhla (chairperson) |
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Mogotlane, Sophie Mataniele (vice-chairperson) |
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Davhana-Maselesele, Mashudu |
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Human, Susara Petronella |
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Makwetla, Ida Sannie |
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Pienaar, Abel Jacobus |
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Rammutla, Pitsi |
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Zulu, Phumelele Faithful |
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Accreditation Committee
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Duma, Sinegugu Evidence (chairperson) |
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Erasmus, Catharina Magdalena |
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Mdlalose, Thembisile Rose |
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Mogotlane, Sophie Mataniele |
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Mokale, Segomoco Irene |
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Vasuthevan, Sharon |
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Communication and Liaison Committee
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Human, Susara Petronella (chairperson) |
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Alexander, Alec Nicholas |
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Chauke, Mkhacani |
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Pienaar, Abel Jacobus |
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Education Committee
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Vasuthevan, Sharon (chairperson) |
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Duma, Sinegugu Evidence |
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Erasmus, Catharina Magdalena |
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Human, Susara Petronella |
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Ledwaba, Moshekoa Daphney |
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Nyasulu, Dolly Montutuzelo |
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Pienaar, Abel Jacobus |
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Finance Committee
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Rammutla, Pitsi (chairperson) |
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Davhana-Maselesele, Mashudu |
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Makwetla, Ida Sannie |
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Mogotlane, Sophie Mataniele |
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Thompson, Vonita |
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Human Resources Committee
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Jeftha, Gloria (chairperson) |
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Gumbi, Rachel |
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Harper, Giuseppina |
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Mdlalose, Thembisile Rose |
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Mogotlane, Sophie Mataniele |
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Vasuthevan, Sharon |
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Impairment Committee
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Pienaar, Abel Jacobus (chairperson) |
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Harper, Giuseppina |
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Nikodem, Vernicé Cheryl |
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Tshayinca, Nompumelelo Jane |
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Zulu, Phumelele Faithful |
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Laws, Practise and Standards Committee
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Human, Susara Petronella (chairperson) |
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Bhengu, Busisiwe Rosemary |
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Harper, Giuseppina |
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Mokale, Segomoco Irene |
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Thompson, Vonita |
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Zulu, Phumelele Faithful |
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Preliminary Investigating Committee
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Erasmus, Catharina Magdalena (chairperson) |
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Alexander, Alec Nicholas |
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Chauke, Mkhacani |
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Mokale, Segomoco Irene |
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Professional Conduct Committee
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Bhengu, Busisiwe Rosemary (chairperson) |
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Jeftha, Gloria |
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Ledwaba, Moshekoa Daphney |
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Mdlalose, Thembisile Rose |
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Mogotlane, Sophie Mataniele |
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Nyasulu, Dolly Montutuzelo |
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Solombela, Welekazi Phillis |
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Thompson, Vonita |
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Constitution of the South African Nursing Council
The South African Nursing Council consisted of persons appointed in terms of Section 5 of the Nursing Act, 2005 (Act No. 33 of 2005) as follows.
Section 5 (1) (a)
Fourteen members who are registered in terms of Section 31(1)(a) and (b)
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Bhengu, Busisiwe Rosemary |
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Davhana-Maselesele, Mashudu |
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Duma, Sinegugu Evidence |
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Erasmus, Catharina Magdalena |
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Human, Susara Petronella |
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Jeftha, Gloria |
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Ledwaba, Moshekoa Daphney |
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Makhanya, Jabulile Nonhlanhla (chairperson) |
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Mdlalose, Thembisile Rose |
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Mogotlane, Sophie Mataniele (vice-chairperson) |
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Nikodem, Vernicé Cheryl |
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Nyasulu, Dolly Montutuzelo |
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Pienaar, Abel Jacobus |
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Vasuthevan, Sharon |
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Section 5 (1) (b)
(i) One person must be an officer of the National Department of Health
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Manganye, Thandi Sheila (resigned 2010-05-03) |
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Zulu, Phumelele Faithful (appointed 2011-02-22) |
(ii) One person must have special knowlege of the law
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Teffo, Mmonoa Jowie (néé Lebelo) (resigned) |
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Harper, Giuseppina (appointed 2012-09-01) |
(iii) One person must have special knowlege of financial matters
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Xaba, Rosetta Ntambose (resigned 2012-04-13) |
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Rammutla, Pitsi (appointed 2012-09-01) |
(iv) One person must have special knowlege of pharmacy
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Thompson, Vonita |
(v) One person must have special knowlege of education
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Gumbi, Rachel |
(vi) One person must have knowlege of consumer affairs
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Pitso, Wilfred Gaahele (deceased 2011-12-08) |
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Chauke, Mkhacani (appointed 2012-09-01) |
(vii) Three persons must represent communities
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Makwetla, Ida Sannie |
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Mokale, Segomoco Irene |
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Solombela, Welekazi Phillis |
(viii) One person must be registered in terms of section 31 (1) (c)
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Alexander, Alec Nicholas |
(ix) One person must be registered in terms of section 31 (1) (d)
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Tshayinca, Nompumelelo Jane |
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