02 Jul SAHPRA welcomes new Board Members
Pretoria, 02 July 2025 – The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) welcomes its newly appointed Board Members. The SAHPRA Board is appointed by the Minister of the National Department of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi. The appointment is in accordance with section 2C(2) of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965 (Act No. 101 of 1965) as amended.
The Board is appointed for a five-year term, effective from 01 July 2025 to 30 June 2030.
The new Board members are Dr Thapelo Motshudi (Chairperson), Professor Glenda Gray (Vice-Chairperson), Dr Alfred Kgasi, Dr Chevon Clark, Dr Johanna Gouws, Dr Thobeka Boltina, Ms Mmatebogo Nkoenyane, Mr Anthony Ngcezula, Mr Rajesh Mahabeer, Mr Nkosenhle Ngongoma, and Mr Moses Moselekwa.
SAHPRA’s CEO, Dr Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela warmly welcomes the newly appointed Board members. She confidently affirms, “Your 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.”
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.
