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Who We Are

The Gauteng General Practitioner Forum (GGPF) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting general practitioners across South Africa through continuous medical education, collaboration, and professional development.

GGPF was established through the collaboration of key healthcare networks, including:

  • SPNet
  • GMCC
  • Nimpa Ltd
  • ASAIPA

Together, these organisations created a platform focused on strengthening primary healthcare by equipping practitioners with relevant knowledge and practical clinical skills.

What We Do

We design and deliver high-quality medical education experiences that are practical, accredited, and impactful.

Our Approach

Our work is guided by a clear and practical approach:

  • Deliver clinically relevant and applicable knowledge
  • Support continuous professional development
  • Encourage networking and collaboration
  • Maintain high standards of CPD accreditation and compliance

We design every initiative with the goal of creating real value for general practitioners in their daily clinical practice.

Leadership

GGPF is led by experienced professionals with strong backgrounds in clinical practice, healthcare management, and medical networks.

Dr Mukesh Govind

Director & Chairperson

  • Chairperson Gauteng General Practitioners Forum (GGPF)
  • Managing Director Johannesburg City Medical Group (JCMG)
  • Director - Independent Practitioner Association Foundation 9IPAF)
  • Director - Gauteng Managed Care Association (GMCC)
  • Family Practitioner based in Yeoville
  • Director at SAMDC

Dr Martha Ledwaba

Director

  • Director — Gauteng General Practitioner Forum (GGPF)
  • Family Practitioner based in Vereeniging
  • Marketing Director at SP Net
  • Non executive Board Member at Clinix Health Group
  • Member of the Ethics & Clinical Review Committee at Medscheme

Mr Herman Kohlöffel

Director and Finance (CFO) of the Gauteng General Practitioner forum (GGPF)

  • Director & Chief Financial Officer — Gauteng General Practitioner Forum (GGPF)
  • Managing Director of Nimpa Ltd since 1995
  • Leads Medical Administration and Strategic Healthcare Property Investments
  • Oversees healthcare brands including NHC Health Centres, Cornerstone Pharmacy Group, Mveledzo Day Hospital, and Mogalakwena Private Hospital
  • Manages the administration of Douglas and Hardy Optometry Group and various healthcare property investments
  • Leads an organisation employing over 300 staff members
  • Supports and administers a network of more than 200 medical professionals across multiple healthcare disciplines

Dr Mabowa Makhomisane

Director

  • Director — Gauteng General Practitioner Forum (GGPF)
  • Family Practitioner based in Polokwane CBD
  • Chairperson of the Limpopo IPA
  • Executive Member of ASAIPA
  • Member of the IPAF Advisory Board
  • SAHPRA approved Principal Investigator
  • Holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Diabetes

Get Involved

GGPF provides a platform for practitioners, partners, and sponsors to connect, collaborate, and contribute to improving healthcare outcomes.

 

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