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Arcadia, Pretoria
PO Box 205
Pretoria, 0001
Tel: +27 (12) 3389300
Fax: +27 (12) 3285120
Email:
daphneyc@hpcsa.co.za
Website: www.hpcsa.co.za

Media Advisory
CORRECTION: Hearing of Professor Tim Noakes
28 October 2016
Professor Noakes has now testified and called all his witnesses in defence of his case. Professor
Noakes and his witnesses were cross examined by the Pro Forma Complainant.
On Wednesday 26 October 2016, proceedings adjourned until 4 and 5 April 2017.
Since the Pro Forma Complainant has closed its case, and Professor Noakes closed his case, there
are no further witnesses to be called. The only outstanding issue is that of argument of the matter.
Before the matter is argued on 4 and 5 April 2017, the Pro Forma Complainant and Professor Noakes
have to file heads of argument. It was agreed that the Prof Forma Complainant will file its heads of
argument by no later than 1 February 2017. Professor Noakes' legal team will have until 22 February
2016 to file the heads of argument. The Pro Forma Complainant will have until 15 March 2017 to file a
reply to the heads of argument.
The matter will then be argued before the Committee, which will then deliberate on the issue and
come to a decision between 6 - 7 April 2016
A judgment/verdict on the matter will be issued on Friday 21 April 2016 by the Committee
Please Note: The previous statement is retracted and we apologise for incorrectly stating that Prof
Tim Noakes was found guilty by the Professional Conduct Committee
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About the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is a statutory body established under the
Health Professions Act 56 of 1974 and is committed to protecting the public and guiding the
professions. The mission of the HPCSA is quality and equitable healthcare for all.
The Council is mandated to regulate the health professions in the country in aspects pertaining to
education, training and registration, professional conduct and ethical behaviour, ensuring continuing
Professional Development (CPD), and fostering compliance with healthcare standards.

In order to safeguard the public and indirectly the professions, registration in terms of the Act is a
prerequisite for practising any of the health professions registrable with Council.

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Protecting the public and guiding the professions

President: Dr TKS Letlape, Vice President: Mr LA Malotana, Acting Registrar/CEO: Adv PF Khumalo

Issued by:
Daphney Chuma
Senior Manager: Public Relations and Service Delivery
Health Professions Council of South Africa
Tel: 012 338 9481
Email: daphneyc@hpcsa.co.za

For further enquiries, please contact:

Priscilla Sekhonyana
Communications Manager:
Health Professions Council of South Africa
Tel: 012 339 9368/082 801 6685
Email: priscillas@hpcsa.co.za

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Protecting the public and guiding the professions

President: Dr TKS Letlape, Vice President: Mr LA Malotana, Acting Registrar/CEO: Adv PF Khumalo