How To Join the Traditional Health Practitioners’ Association (THPASA) and the Requirements for Practitioner Members

Membership is voluntary, and participation in the association’s sub-committees is also voluntary,

All practicing THP’s are eligible for membership

Requirements for Membership

  • Letter or Certificate from a Traditional/Ethno-medicine Tutor confirming your Training/Initiation in the following Categories:
    • DIVINITION
    • HERBALISM
    • TRADITIONAL BIRTH ATTENDANT
    • TRADITIONAL SURGEON
  • A South African Identity Document or Card,
  • A Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent, OR Adult Education and Training (AET) Level 1,
  • Three Testimonials from community members confirming a Practitioner’s good standing and experience as an Healer in a particular traditional medicine category.

Membership Fees

There is an initial payment of R 1, 000. 00 which is payable by all first-time joining practitioners,

And R500,00 renewal fee payable annually by all practitioners wishing to renew their membership at the end of their membership period.

You can fill the online application form below, download the application form or alternatively, you can send a message or call the following numbers:

Mpetle Mahlanya: 072 053 8494
Johan Vorster: 060 507 5006
Nompumelelo Ngwenya: 061 732 3559
Oupa Mopaki: 083 643 3052

Download Application Form 2025
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ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

    Your name & Surname

    Your email

    Own Contact Number

    Practice Contact Number

    Upload Copy Of ID (required) *

    Traditional Medicine Category (Please Tick)

    HerbalistDivinerTraditional Birth AttendanceTraditional SurgeonOther (Please Specify)

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