A sick note is valid if it has:
- The healer’s name, address and qualifications.
- Patient’s name, date and time of examination.
- Description of illness (with patient’s consent) and how long patient is booked off.
- Healer’s signature.
In terms of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), a valid medical certificate must be issued and signed by a medical practitioner who is registered with a professional council established by an act of parliament. The Traditional Health Practitioners Act, 22 of 2007 states that traditional healers can issue valid medical certificates if they are registered with the Traditional Health Practitioners Council.
Terms and conditions apply. This is only basic advice and cannot be relied on solely.