The Foundation for Professional Development (Pty) Ltd [FPD] was established in 1997 by the South African Medical Association (SAMA). In 2000, FPD was registered as a separate legal entity (Registration Number: 2000/002641/07). The South African Medical Association, a non-profit company, has a 90% shareholding, while the remainder of the shares are employee-owned. - See more at: http://www.foundation.co.za/FPD/about-fpd/FPD%20group.html#sthash.BZqdD05X.dpuf