Validity and Acceptance of Medical Certificates Issued by Traditional Healers
By Anthony Rees – National Chairman (TNHA) Overview The TNHA has received numerous inquiries from employers regarding the acceptance of medical certificates from employees who have consulted a traditional healer, such as a ‘sangoma’. These certificates might appear official and even include practice numbers. Legal Framework According to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), employees are entitled to sick leave. Section 23 of the BCEA specifies that a medical certificate must be issued and... Read More