About SAAA

Welcome to SAAA

The South African
Association of
Audiologists

The South African Association of Audiologists (SAAA) is an interest group originally formed by South African Audiologists in private practice, but since 2002, SAAA also represents and is supported by South African Audiologists employed in all fraternities.

The aim and purpose of SAAA is to develop and promote AUDIOLOGY to the public, medical and educational fraternities and other related healthcare professions. In the quest to promote audiology and in striving towards professional service excellence, SAAA actively liaises with statutory institutions e.g. HPCSA, medical aids, related professional associations / bodies etc.

SAAA's aim


Create public awareness of the condition of hearing loss and the stigma associated with it, and associated conditions such as tinnitus and vertigo.
Inform the public about assessment, remediation, and counselling services that are available for these conditions.
Provide information on how to access audiological services.
Educate the public regarding hearing protection and hearing conservation. (Particularly important in our modern world of cell phones, iPods, and noisy industrial mechanisation).
Promote informed awareness in the general public about the role and scope of an Audiologist.

SAAA works towards continuing the academic and professional development of its members. SAAA is the one organisation in South Africa that represents all Audiologists and our profession of Audiology.

It is therefore why SAAA needs you,
and you need it

Our members


Our membership currently consists of 200 members, which includes audiologists in private practice, universities, schools, hospitals and hearing aid companies.

If we all stand together and increase our membership numbers, it will increase our negotiation power with the Council of Medical Schemes and Medical Aids regarding our fee structure and tariff recommendations. Without these structures in place, our profession cannot exist.

300+
Members
30+
Expert partners
1700+
Followers
20+
Years since founded

SAAA commitee & team


Tamara van Zyl

President


Andra Bester

Past President


Dr. Marinda Uys

Ethics


Yolande van der Westhuizen

Public Relations


Heinrich Stephan

Past President


Dimakatso Mabitsela

Public


Dr Susan Strauss

Communications


Private Practice Committee

Tamara van Zyl (Chair)
Andra Bester
Kelly Nathan
Mampho Dlulane
Melanie Van Dam
Dr. Susan Strauss
Dr. Tami Mehl


Ethics
Committee

Marinda Uys (Chair)
Dr. Christine Rogers
Christelle Kruger
Cheri van Zyl
Cilje Nolte


Public Health
Committee

Dimakatso Mabitsela (Chair)
Talani Ndlovu


Ombudsperson

Harry Rosen


Admin

Cornelle Naude


SAAA is proud to be associated with ISA -
The International Society of Audiology

This strengthens our commitment to advancing audiology practices and promoting global collaboration in hearing health.

Support the Future of Audiology

Become a Partner


Join us in advancing the field of audiology by becoming a partner for SAAA.

Your support will help us provide valuable resources, education, and community engagement for professionals in the audiology field.

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Want to learn more?

Explore our FAQs to find answers to common questions about hearing, hearing protection, and conservation, as well as our role in promoting auditory health.