Join THPASA

Join THPASA

The Traditional Health Practice Association of Southern Africa (THPASA NPC) welcomes applications from Traditional Health Practitioners, Student Practitioners, Associated Professionals, Affiliates, Researchers, Community Stakeholders, and Institutional Partners.

Membership applications are assessed in accordance with THPASA governance instruments, membership criteria, ethical standards, professional requirements, and applicable legislation.

Please complete all sections relevant to your application category and upload all required supporting documentation before submission.

Application Type

Nature of Application*

Select Application TypeNew Membership ApplicationMembership RenewalUpgrade / ReclassificationRestoration / ReinstatementRecognition of Prior Learning (RPL)Student-to-Professional Transition

Membership Category

Membership Category Applied For*

Select Membership CategoryStudent Member (THP(S))Provisional Professional Member (THP(P))Professional Member (THP(SA))Associate Member (A)Affiliate Member (AF)Institutional Member (I1)Institutional Member (I2)Institutional Member (I3)Institutional Member (I4)

Professional Level (if applicable)

Not ApplicableLevel 0 - StudentLevel 1 - FoundationalLevel 2 - ElementaryLevel 3 - IntermediateLevel 4 - Supervised IndependentLevel 5 - Conditional IndependentLevel 6 - IndependentLevel 7 - AdvancedLevel 8 - SpecialisedLevel 9 - ConsultantLevel 10 - Senior Consultant

Applicant Classification

Applicant Type*

Select Applicant TypeTraditional Health PractitionerStudent PractitionerAssociated ProfessionalAffiliate / Community StakeholderInstitutional Representative

This classification assists THPASA in determining applicable assessment and documentation requirements.

Personal Information

Applicable to all applicants.

Full Name(s) as per ID / Passport*

Preferred Professional / Traditional Name

Title / Prefix

Date of Birth*

Gender
Prefer Not To SayFemaleMaleNon-BinaryOther

Nationality*

ID / Passport Number*

Email Address*

Mobile Number*

WhatsApp Number

Residential Address*

Town / City*

Local Municipality

District / Metropolitan Municipality

Province*

Country*

Postal Code

Emergency Contact Name*

Emergency Contact Number*

Professional Practice Information

Applicable to Professional, Provisional Professional and RPL Applicants.

Are you currently practising as a Traditional Health Practitioner?
YesNo

Date Practice Commenced

Practice Name

Practice Registration Number

Primary Practice Category
Diviner (Igqirha / Sangoma)Herbalist (Inyanga / Ngaka)Traditional Birth AttendantTraditional SurgeonSpiritual HealerIndigenous Wellness PractitionerIntegrated Traditional Health PractitionerOther

Additional Practice Categories

Scope of Practice / Specialisations

Primary Area of Service

Municipality of Practice

District / Metro of Practice

Province(s) of Practice

Do you provide services internationally?
YesNo

Languages Spoken

Languages Used During Consultation

Student Information

Applicable to Student Members and Student Practitioners only.

Current Institution

Current Year of Study / Training

Expected Date of Completion

Gobela / Mentor

Proof of Current Enrolment

Training, Lineage & Qualifications

Applicable to Traditional Health Practitioners, Student Practitioners and RPL Applicants.

Traditional Lineage / Initiatory Affiliation

Gobela / Mentor / Supervisor

Gobela / Mentor Contact Details

Training Start Date

Training Completion Date

Years of Practice

Traditional Training Institution

Academic / Professional Qualifications

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
YesNo

Associate & Affiliate Information

Applicable to Associate Members and Affiliate Members only.

Current Occupation / Profession

Organisation

Area of Interest in Traditional Health Practice

Professional Qualifications

Reason for Applying

Relevant Experience

Institutional Membership Information

Applicable to Institutional Members (I1-I4) only.

Institution Name

Institution Registration Number

Institution Type

Authorised Representative

Position Held

Official Email Address

Official Telephone Number

Website Address

Number of Members / Employees

Institutional Objectives

Relationship to Traditional Health Practice

Professional References

Applicable to Professional, Provisional Professional and RPL Applicants.

Reference 1 Name

Reference 1 Contact Details

Reference 2 Name

Reference 2 Contact Details

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Applicable to Professional Members only.

CPD Activities Undertaken

Professional Standing & Ethics

Applicable to all applicants.

Have you ever been suspended by a professional body?
YesNo

Have you ever been found guilty of professional misconduct?
YesNo

Have you ever had a professional designation revoked?
YesNo

Have you ever been convicted of a serious criminal offence?
YesNo

Are there any pending disciplinary proceedings?
YesNo

If yes, provide details

Supporting Documents

Upload documents applicable to your membership category.

Certified ID / Passport Copy

Qualifications / Certificates

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Portfolio of Evidence

Proof of Payment

Lineage Affidavit (if applicable)

Competence Testimonial (if applicable)

Additional Supporting Documents

Communication Preferences

Select all applicable communication methods.

EmailSMSWhatsAppTelephone

Payment Information

Payment Method

EFTDebit OrderMonthly InstalmentCash DepositInstitutional InvoiceOther

Amount Paid

Payment Reference

POPIA, Ethics & Consent

All declarations below are mandatory.

I declare that all information submitted in this application is true, accurate and complete.

I consent to the lawful collection, processing, storage and use of my personal information in accordance with POPIA and applicable legislation.

I authorise THPASA NPC to verify any information, qualifications, memberships, references and supporting documents submitted.

I undertake to comply with the THPASA Constitution, Code of Ethics, Professional Standards, Policies and Rules.

I understand and accept that this constitutes a legally binding electronic submission.

Applicant Declaration

Digital Signature (Full Name)*

Date*

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