After two years of enduring a deadly pandemic, the ULAPS branch of SAPSF successfully hosted the 66th SAPSF conference at the Hanyani Lodge and Conference Center in Giyani. The theme for this conference was; Think Pharmacy: Quality Healthcare for All. 

 

The four day conference commenced with reports from the outgoing PresCo who highlighted both their achievements and shortcomings and provided guidance for the incoming committee. The chairpersons of the SMUAPS, TUTAPS, UKNAPS, ULAPS and WPSC branches also provided the delegates with reports of their activities. The conference proceeded with the annual general meeting which highlighted issues that all branches were facing that would need to be attended to by the incoming PresCo. The outcome of the AGM also saw a new position being added to the PresCo, that is the IPSF contact person. 

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The Limpopo branch of SAAHIP was well represented by the secretary, Mr Nhlanhla G. Mafarafara who in addition to facilitating the clinical skills competition, gave an inspirational talk, highlighting the importance of young pharmacists filling up the spaces in which they enter to the maximum. 

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Unfortunately, the delegates of this conference did not indulge in a much anticipated gala dinner due to time constraints and a unanimous decision to cancel the dinner. 

 

Congratulations were passed after the election of the new PresCo:

 

President

Mr Malatji Thapelo - ULAPS

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Vice-president

Mr Kgosana Mashilo - TUTAPS

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Treasurer

Mr Bopape Gift - TUTAPS

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General secretary

Ms Kekana Setty - SMUAPS

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Vice-general secretary

Mr Kanyane Kgothatso - ULAPS

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Media and communications officer

Mr Masiganuga Tshepiso - TUTAPS

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Editor

Ms Luwaca Ntombizodwa - WPSC

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Public initiative officer

Ms Makhaza Nqobile - SMUAPS

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Student exchange officer

Mr Nukeri Jabulani - SMUAPS

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IPSF Contact Person

Mr Mabapa Tumelo - TUTAPS

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Fundraiser

Ms Haryparsat Akira - UKNAPS

 

The conference ended with the annual awards ceremony that recognized and rewarded the exceptional efforts of branches and individuals at the conference. 

 

The Penny Ambler Memorial: Jabulani Nukeri - SMUAPS

Awarded to the first time delegate to the congress for overall performance.

 

The Lorraine Osman Trophy: Akira Haryparsat - UKNAPS

Awarded to the best observer at the congress for overall performance.

 

The SAPSF Trophy: UKNAPS

Awarded to the best member of SAPSF based on involvement in their branch and SAPSF during the year as well as congress.

 

The Senate Inaugural Trophy: Ntombizodwa Luwaca - WPSC

Awarded to the member of SAPSF for best individual contribution to a project to be decided

annually by the Vice-President.

 

The Mer National Trophy: WPSC

Awarded to the branch of SAPSF, which in the opinion of the Executive committee has

contributed the most to the services/development of the community.

 

The Stavros Nicolaou Trophy: ULAPS

Awarded to the branch having participated most effectively in fundraising for that particular

year.

 

The NPSA Memorial Award: WPSC

Awarded to the branch presenting the best project at the conference.

 

The Spirit Award: SMUAPS

Awarded to the branch with the best team spirit, judged by their participation during the conference.

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The Wooden Spoon Award: TUTAPS

Awarded to the branch which stirs up the most trouble during the conference.

 

The Cupid Award: Neo - ULAPS, Sello - WPSC

Awarded to two delegates from two different universities that meet for the first time in their livesand hit it off for the whole conference.

 

The conference was a great success and was made possible through the hard work of the ULAPS staff and students, the outgoing PresCo and the many sponsors who were kind enough to support the fruitful gathering. Many thanks also go to the delegates who attended, and SAPSF hopes to have an even bigger gathering at the 67th conference to be hosted by UKNAPS.