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Pholela Lecture 2024

December 2, 2024

Pholela Lecture 2024 was hosted by The College of Medicine of South Africa in Cape Town on 20 November 2024. The Pholela Lecture is the eponymous annual lecture of the College of Public Health Medicine, a constituent college of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa. It is delivered by a public health medicine specialist to commemorate the contributions of the Pholela Health Centre to health systems strengthening and population health improvement. The 2024 Pholela Lectureship was awarded to Dr Krishna Vallabjhee for his outstanding contribution to health services in South Africa over a long and distinguished career. He is currently providing technical support for the development of South Africa’s District Health System Strategy 2024 – 2030 and currently serves as Adjunct Associate Professor in the Health Systems and Policy Division at the UCT School of Public Health.

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Celebrating Excellence: CMSA Admission Ceremonies 2025

16 April 2026

As we move into the 2026 admission ceremony season, we take a moment to reflect on the 2025 CMSA Admission Ceremonies and to share with

Media Statements

SASOG-SASREG-COG(CMSA) Position Statement on the Endocrine Disruptors in Sanitary pads and pantyliners

6 March 2026

The College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (CMSA), in line with our vision of promoting excellence in women’s health and our mission to support evidence-based clinical

Interviews on JCMSA

24 February 2026

The Journal of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (JCMSA) inclusion in PubMed Central marks a significant milestone for the journal and its contributors.

Media Statements

CMSA statement on the impact of austerity measures undertaken by provincial departments of health on the specialist training platform in South Africa

16 February 2026

Issued by Prof Eric Buch, CEO The Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) is the national examining body for medical and dental specialists in

In Memoriam: Professor A.G. (Tony) Linegar – A tribute to a distinguished leader and teacher

28 January 2026

We received the grave tidings of the passing of Prof. A.G. (Tony) Linegar on 22 January 2026 after a long illness. Prof. Linegar was President

CMSA amongst those to honour Professor Lizo Mazwai

21 January 2026

The Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) is pleased to highlight a public lecture hosted by Walter Sisulu University (WSU) on 18 November 2025,

CMSA mourns the passing of Prof YK Seedat

15 January 2026

Yackoob Kassim (YK) Seedat, Emeritus Professor University of KwaZulu-Natal, passed away on 2 January 2026 at the age of 91 years. The Colleges of Medicine

JCMSA: Included in PubMed Central

1 December 2025

Celebrating Milestones and Expanding Impact The Journal of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (JCMSA) has reached an exciting milestone: inclusion in PubMed Central

AI – Artificial or Actual Intelligence – Public Lecture in Honour of Prof Colin Lazarus – 16 September 2025

11 September 2025

Speaker: Prof Samad Shaik, the President of the College of Paediatric Surgeons, CMSA You are invited to register for a Public Lecture in honour of

It takes a village action campaign against Teenage Pregnancy

8 September 2025

The 23rd of August 2025 was a Watershed Moment, when the Advocates for Transformation (AFT), under the Leadership of the National Chairperson Advocate Myron Dewrance

The CMSA 70th Anniversary Conference 19-21 August 2025

12 August 2025

THE NEXT 70 YEARS. Advancing the contribution of specialists. Understanding the challenges – learning from innovations – sharing knowledge and experience – growing collective solutions

Honouring Mandela Day: A Message of Gratitude and Purpose

17 July 2025

On this Mandela Day, we reflect on the enduring legacy of Nelson Mandela—an icon of courage, compassion, and unwavering service to humanity. His values continue

The CMSA 70th Anniversary Webinar Celebration 21 July 2025

15 July 2025

Join us to celebrate 70 years if the CMSA. This celebration will include reflections on our shared legacy,messages from key partners, and a look ahead

CMSA 70th Anniversary Conference: Call for Papers

20 May 2025

Specialist medicine has a unique role in enhancing health and health care in Africa. However, many of the links in the specialist value chain in

70th Anniversary Kwazulu-Natal Provincial Seminars

2 May 2025

Join us to celebrate 70 years of The CMSA and to discuss the challenges and explore solutions todelivering specialist medical care in Kwazulu-Natal on 8

183 New Eastern Cape Medical Specialists Admitted To The CMSA

15 April 2025

The Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) in partnership with Walter Sisulu University (WSU) will host the CMSA admission ceremony on 15 April 2025

Distinguished Surgeon Elected as CMSA President

20 January 2025

Professor Modise Zach Koto takes office on 28 May 2025 Professor Modise Zach Koto has been elected as CMSA President for the 2025 – 2028

The Essentials of Scoping & Systematic Reviews

20 January 2025

ICUDDR would like to invite you to a free webinar on conducting scoping and systematic reviews. It will be held on January 27, 8:00 AM US

National WBA Registrar Engagement Webinars

12 December 2024

BACKGROUNDSACOMD and CMSA have agreed on the introduction of Workplace-Based Assessment (WBA) to enhance registrar training and to assess clinical competence. WBA will replace patient-based

Media Statements

CMSA Statement on the ASSAf Consensus Study Report ‘Achieving Good Governance and Management in the South African Health System’

25 November 2024

The Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) notes with concern ongoing media reports of service delivery failures and quality of care issues at public

Young Specialists’ Forum (YSF) Elections 2025 – 2028

21 November 2024

Renewed Call for Nominations for the 2025 -2028 Young Specialists’ Forum The CMSA recently embarked on the nomination process for the 2025 -2028 Triennium Elections

Mandela Day

18 July 2024

Today we celebrate the legacy of South Africa’s greatest leader Nelson Mandela, who always acted with compassion and integrity in a global call for kindness,

CMSA launches Educational E-platform to support our candidates

14 June 2024

CMSA launches Educational E-platform to support our candidates It was with great excitement and pride that the CMSA launched its multidisciplinary educational resource E-platform yesterday.

Obituary of Prof BG Lindeque

23 May 2024

It is with a profound sense of loss that we announce the passing of Professor BG Lindeque on 21 May 2024. The College of O&G

Tragic Loss of Zama Mkhize

28 March 2024

It is with abject sorrow that we, the councilors of the College of Paediatricians and more broadly the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa, have

CMSA represented at the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)

27 March 2024

Prof Zozo Nene, President of the College of O&G at the CMSA,Head of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility unit at the University of Pretoria and Steve

Constituent College Officers and Councils Election Results for the 2023 – 2026 Triennium

29 January 2024

The Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) recently underwent a successful election process for the Constituent College Councils and Senate for the 2023-2026 triennium.

Media Statements

Teenage pregnancy in South Africa: It’s everyone’s responsibility

26 January 2024

The College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has noted with concern the media reports and the National Department of Health’s media statement, of teenagers giving birth

CMSA Launches Scientific Online Journal

26 January 2024

In an exciting development, the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa, through a joint venture with AOSIS publishing and in collaboration with the South African