SAOPA

15/10/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Dr Mariette Deist! 🎓

SAOPA proudly congratulates Dr Deist on making South African academic history as the first person in the country to receive a PhD (Science) in Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics!

This remarkable achievement recognises her decades of dedication to the profession and her invaluable contributions to education, research and the advancement of orthotics and prosthetics in South Africa.

Your achievement is an inspiration to our profession and a milestone for the future of medical orthotics and prosthetics in our country.

Well done, Dr Deist! We celebrate you and wish you continued success in your academic and professional journey. 🇿🇦

When Mariette Deist walks across the stage at Tshwane University of Technology on 15 October 2026, she will not simply be receiving a doctoral degree. She will be making academic history in South Africa.

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

🎉 THANK YOU for making SAOPA 2026 a huge success!🎉

A heartfelt thank you to all SAOPA members, guests, sponsors, exhibitors, and speakers for your invaluable contribution, support, and participation in making the SAOPA 2026 Congress in the beautiful Stellenbosch such a memorable and successful event.

Your commitment, collaboration, and enthusiasm made all the difference!

We are truly grateful to each and every one of you for being part of this journey. Here’s to continued collaboration, growth, and excellence!

- Access, Innovation, Quality: Shaping Outcomes of O&P in South Africa -

10/09/2026

Limited seats remain for the SAOPA Congress 2026!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn and engage with leaders and colleagues in the O&P profession.

Registration closes on 15 September 2026 - secure your place today!

Registration link and programme detail available on the SAOPA Website: https://www.saopa.co.za

28/08/2026

Register on the SAOPA Website: www.saopa.co.za

07/07/2026

The future of Orthotics and Prosthetics in South Africa depends on a strong, informed and united profession. SAOPA welcomes Medical Orthotists and Prosthetists who want to be part of a professional, ethical and forward-looking community.

Whether you are an established practitioner, a young professional, a practice owner, an employee, a public-sector or a private-sector practitioner and someone who wants to contribute to the future of O&P, your voice matters.

Orthotics and Prosthetics is a medical profession in its own right, and SAOPA advocates for recognition, fair funding processes, clinical standards, ethical practice and patient access to appropriate care. By joining, you strengthen the collective voice of O&P in South Africa.

Join now and receive 35% off full membership rates, as well as preferential rates for the SAOPA 2026 Congress and Exhibition.
Member benefits apply until the 2027 renewal cycle.

For more information on membership, registration, the congress or to contact us, visit our website at https://saopa.co.za/

Download the New Member Campaign Brochure for information on rates and benefits: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bgruqeUDHhyNsDV1-W13DbQM9EB8xz7r/view?usp=sharing