The South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) is a Veterinary Statutory Body in South Africa, with powers and functions for the registration of persons practising the veterinary and para-veterinary professions.
The South African Veterinary Council is a public entity of the Department of Agriculture (DoA) under the National Government of South Africa.
The South African Veterinary Council has legal authority over the practising of veterinary and para-veterinary professions, and for matters connected therewith.
The South African Veterinary Board, which is the forerunner of the SAVC, was established in 1933 in terms of the Veterinary Act 1933 (Act No. 16 of 1933). The SAVC then later became an independent, self-funding statutory body in 1982 under the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act 1982 (Act No.19 of 1982).
The current SAVC, therefore, has a proud and rich history of playing a role in the regulation of the veterinary profession in South Africa.
It is compulsory in South Africa for all practising veterinary and para-veterinary professionals to be registered with the South African Veterinary Council as stated in the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, Act 19 of 1982.
The SAVC is therefore the custodian of the veterinary and para-veterinary professions in South Africa and enables the veterinary team to practise ethically, by setting and monitoring veterinary standards, to create a safe environment for animals and people.
Vision
The vision of the South African Veterinary Council is to be the custodian of quality veterinary and para-veterinary standards.
Mission
Through the Act, the mission of the South African Veterinary Council is to protect the interest of those dependent on animals by:
- Safeguarding the health and welfare of all animals and the environment
- Assuring veterinary public health
- Regulating the educational, ethical and clinical standards of the veterinary and para-veterinary professions.
Overseeing Department/Entity
Office Bearers/Management
President
- Dr Nandipha Ndudane (President and Exco)
Vice President
- Dr Brendan Tindall (Vice President and Exco)
Council Members
- Ms Erika Bornman
- Mr Bheki Dladla
- Dr Susan Fouche
- Dr SM Higgerty
- Dr Tlotlo Kgasi
- Dr Baratang Lubisi
- Ms Nalini Maharaj
- Dr Johan Marais
- Dr Nthabiseng Mashigo (DALRRD Representative)
- Ms Busi Mogodi
- Mr Thabiso Mohlabi
- Dr Princess Moswa-Kato
- Ms Jessica Mousley
- Prof Nenene Qekwana
- Mr Sphamandla Qwabe
- Dr Paul van Dam
- Dr Izak Venter
Administrator
- Ms Micaela Farmer (Registrations)
- Ms Mandisa Gumede (Registrations)
- Ms Keneilwe Maledi (Registrations)
- Ms Zimkhitha Ngqola (Education)
- Ms Nombulelo Vetezo (Finance)
Registrar
- Mr Mongezi Menye (CEO)
Chief Financial Officer
- Mr Sive Nqawe (Director)
Directors
- Ms Mpho Mojanaga (Registration)
- Ms Dinamarie Stoltz (Legal Affairs)
- Ms Leonie Westcott (Education)
Deputy Directors
- Mr Chester Magardie (Corporate Services)
- Ms Ronel Mayhew (Information and Communications Technology)
- Mr Thami Mvunyiswa (Investigations)
Senior Management
- Ms Renate Armstrong (Secretariat)
- Ms Minette Claassen (Facility Inspections Coordinator)
- Ms Talita Coetzee (Authorisation and Database Coordinator)
- Ms Lenora Erasmus (Education Coordinator)
- Ms Lorraine Mabaso (Complaints Coordinator)
- Ms Neo Tsumaki (Meetings and Professional Support)
Communications Officers
- Ms Kedibone Chauchau (PR/Communications Coordinator)
Contact Details
The contact details of the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | 26 Victoria Link Street, Route 21 Corporate Park, Nellmapius Drive, Irene, Pretoria |
| Postal Address: | P.O. Box 60114, Pierre van Ryneveld, 0045 |
| Telephone: | 012 345 6360 |
| Email: | registrar@savc.org.za |
| Website: | savc.org.za |
