The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) is a state entity of the Department of Health under the National Government of South Africa. It regulates the medical schemes industry governed by the Medical Schemes Act 131 of 1998.
The Council for Medical Schemes reports to the South African Minister of Health and is mandated to protect the interests of the beneficiaries at all times as well as control and coordinate the functioning of medical schemes in a manner that is complementary with national health policy.
The Council for Medical Schemes makes recommendations to the Minister on criteria for the measurement of quality and outcomes of the relevant health services provided for by the medical schemes, and such other services as the Council may from time to time determine.
The Council for Medical Schemes investigates complaints and settles disputes in relation to the affairs of medical schemes as provided for in this Act, as well as collects and disseminates information about private healthcare.
The Council for Medical Schemes makes rules, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, for the purpose of the performance of its functions and exercise of its powers. The Council advises the Minister of Health on any matter concerning medical schemes and performs any other functions conferred on the Council by the Minister or by this Act.
Overseeing Department/Entity
Office Bearers/Management
Chairperson
- Dr Thandi Mabeba
Deputy Chairperson
- Dr Honours Mukhari
Council Members
- Ms Penelope Anne Beck
- Dr Karmani Chetty
- Mr AbdulQadir Chogle
- Mr Tjaart Esterhuyse
- Mr Siyabonga Jikwana
- Dr Nombeko Mbava
- Mr Mabalane Mfundisi
- Dr Sugen Naidoo
- Mr Xolani Ngobese
- Mr Moremi Nkosi
- Ms Matshego Ramagaga
Appeal Board
- Judge Pres Thokozile Masipa (Chairperson)
- Dr Loyiso Mpuntsha
- Dr Dimakatso Ramagole
Chief Executive Officer
- Dr Musa Gumede (Chief Executive and Registrar)
Chief Financial Officer
- Ms Andisa Zinja
Chief Information Officer
- Dr Denisha Jairam-Owthar (Chief Information Officer: ICT and Information Management)
Senior Management
- Mr Zongezile Baloyi (Executive: Corporate Services)
- Ms Hannelie Cornelius (Senior Manager: Accreditation)
- Mr Mondi Govuzela (Senior Manager: Benefits Management)
- Mr John Letsoalo (Senior Manager: Legal Services)
- Mr Gcinikhaya Makholwane (Senior Manager: Internal Finance)
- Ms Florence Maphanga (Manager: Broker Accreditation)
- Ms Mumsy Mashilo (Senior Manager: Complaints Adjudication)
- Mr Mfana Maswanganyi (Executive: Regulation)
- Ms Nokhanyiso Mini (Manager: Customer Care)
- Ms Mmatsie Mpshane (Manager: Education and Training)
- Mr Khayalethu Mvulo (Council Secretariat)
- Dr Toko Potelwa (Executive: Member Protection)
- Ms Julindi Scheepers (Senior Manager: Financial Supervision)
- Ms Agnes Sethogoa (Senior Manager: Human Resources Management)
- Mr Michael Willie (Executive: Policy, Research and Monitoring)
Communications Officers
- Mr Stephen Monamodi (Senior Manager: Communications, Marketing and Stakeholder Relations)
Contact Details
The contact details of the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | Block A, Eco Glades 2 Office Park, 420 Witch-Hazel Avenue, Eco Park, Centurion, 0157 |
| Postal Address: | Private Bag X34, Hatfield, 0028 |
| Telephone: | 086 112 3267 / 012 431 0500 |
| Email: | information@medicalschemes.com |
| Website: | www.medicalschemes.co.za |
