Dr. Tshepiso Palweni-Zwane
In Psychiatry, we share decision-making power with patients because the patient is the MOST important member of the multidisciplinary team.
Introduction:
Dr. Tshepiso Palweni-Zwane is a specialist psychiatrist and academic at Weskoppies Hospital, affiliated with the University of Pretoria (UP). She obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBCH) from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2014, where her interest in mental health was first ignited.
Following her internship and her work as a medical officer in a regional psychiatry unit, she pursued specialist training in psychiatry. She holds a Master of Medicine (Psychiatry) from the University of Pretoria and is a Fellow of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA).
Dr. Palweni-Zwane is a published author in the South African Journal of Psychiatry and is actively involved in undergraduate teaching, postgraduate supervision, and research oversight. She is passionate about training future clinicians, with a strong emphasis on ethical practice, clinical competence, and improving access to high-quality mental healthcare.
She coordinates psychotherapy training for psychiatry registrars in collaboration with the Department of Psychology. Her clinical and academic interests include strengthening psychiatrists’ psychological skills, women’s mental health, and developing integrated care approaches for patients with multiple comorbidities, including severe mental illness, medical conditions, and substance use disorders.
In 2025, she received a Service Excellence Award for her contributions to academic development, particularly in enhancing ward-based teaching and supporting trainees in the conceptualisation of complex clinical cases. She was also invited as a panelist at the most recent SASOP Congress in the Eastern Cape.
Qualifications:
Bachelor Medicine and Surgery (MBBCh) (University of the Witwatersrand)
Masters of Medicine in Psychiatry (MMED Psych) (University of Pretoria)
Fellow of the College of Psychiatry (FCPysch (SA) CMSA
Short summary:
Dr. Tshepiso Palweni-Zwane 's area of expertise:
Dr. Tshepiso Palweni-Zwane is a compassionate, culturally, and spiritually sensitive specialist psychiatrist based at Zwavelstream Clinic
She has a special interest in treating complex cases involving patients with a triple diagnosis of mental illness, substance use and medical conditions. She provides comprehensive care for patients with mood, anxiety, trauma, and psychotic disorders.
Dr. Palweni-Zwane is dedicated to psychotherapy training for aspiring psychiatrists and is actively involved in medical education to equip general practitioners with the skills to provide high-quality mental health care at the primary level.
As a mental health advocate, she enjoys educating the community and exploring the intersection of mental and spiritual health. Her contributions to the field include serving as a panelist for the South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP) Congress.
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