Traditional Healing & Holistic Wellness in South Africa

April 21, 2025

Complementary Medicines Regulations Declared Unlawful � Supreme Court Of Appeal

On 11 April, the SCA ruled that the regulations on complementary medicines under Act 101 of 1965 are invalid and unlawful.

February 1, 2025

SATAHWA Complies with the POPIA Act

The Protection of Personal Information Act No.4 of 2013 commonly known as �POPIA� came into full�force and effect on 1 July 2021.

October 1, 2024

No. 22 of 2007: Traditional Health Practitioners Act, 2007

The Act recognises and regulates traditional healers in South Africa, ensuring safe, ethical, and culturally respected practice.

August 1, 2024

Traditional Health Practitioners Act, 2004 (Act 35 of 2004)

The 2004 Act lays the foundation for regulating traditional healers and protecting indigenous health practices in South Africa.

February 23, 2023

Minister Joe Phaahla: Traditional Medicine Summit

Representatives from Traditional Health Practitioner Organisations

November 4, 2019

SAPS warns that dealing in cannabis is still illegal

Joint media statement issued by the South African Police Service and the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA)

December 5, 2013

Sick notes from traditional healers on a par with those from MDs

The Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that sick notes from traditional healers must be treated like those from medical doctors.

November 20, 2013

South Africa: Supreme Court of Appeal