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The articles and links on this page will keep you up to date with developments in the professional side of nursing and midwifery in the Republic of South Africa.  Please add this page to your favourites so that you can check back here regularly for the latest information.

Council Cancels Examination Following Breach in Security

As at 30 July 2010

The Council has had to cancel paper 2 of the July 2010 Bridging Course examination.  The examination has been re-scheduled for a later date.  Click here for full details.

New Appointments at South African Nursing Council

As at 1 July 2010

The following new appointments have recently been made at Council.

bulletRegistrar - Mr. Tendani Mabuda
bulletExecutive Manager: Education and Training - Prof. Fikile Mtshali
bulletExecutive Manager: Projects Management - Ms. Thandi Manganye
bulletProfessional Officer - Ms. Sizani Ndlazi
bulletProfessional Officer - Ms. Veronica Ngceba
bulletProfessional Officer - Ms.Mercia Tellie

Click here to find out more about the above new appointments.

Annual and Restoration Fees  for 2011

1 July 2010

Annual fees for 2011

The annual fees for the calendar year 2011 can be paid from today.  The amounts for the different categories are set out in the table below.

Category Annual Fee
Registered Nurses and Midwives R430,00
Enrolled Nurses and Midwives R270,00
Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries R190,00

Notes:

  1. The annual fees for 2011 must be paid by 31 December 2010.

  2. Please pay as soon as possible to avoid the last minute rush.

  3. The above amounts all include 14% VAT.

 

Restoration fees effective from 1 January 2011

The restoration fees will increase on 1 January 2011.  The amounts for the different categories are set out in the table below.

Category Normal
Restoration Fee
Reduced
Restoration Fee
Registered Nurses and Midwives R1290,00 R80,00
Enrolled Nurses and Midwives R810,00 R80,00
Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries R570,00 R80,00

Notes:

  1. The increased fees apply to restorations that are EFFECTIVE from a date after 31 December 2010 - no matter when the fee is paid.  In other words, if you meet all the requirements for restoration after 31 December 2010 OR if you request restoration with effect from a date after 31 December 2010.

  2. The reduced restoration fee will only apply if your name was removed from the register at your own request - this must be confirmed with the Council before paying the reduced amount.

  3. The above amounts all include 14% VAT.

 

Update on the Status of Offering of Legacy Nursing Qualifications and Implementation of the New Nursing Qualifications Registered on the National Qualifications Framework

30 June 2010

Nursing Council has issued and update on the status of the legacy qualifications and implementation of new nursing qualifications.  You are encouraged to find out what is happening by reading the circular.

The circular deals with the phasing out of the legacy qualifications during 2012 and the interim arrangements in place until that happens.  The circular also gies an update on progress towards the implementation of the new qualifications aligned to the National Qualifications framework.

Click here to access a copy of the circular from this website.

 

International Nurses Day - 12 May 2010

Message from the Chairperson of the South African Nursing Council

“Delivery Quality, Serving Communities: Nurses Leading Chronic Care”. 

The International Nurses Day celebrates the birth of Florence Nightingale and presents the nurses globally with an opportunity to remember and reflect on the meaning and value of their contribution in the delivery of health care.  2010 is also the International Year of the Nurse celebrating the centennial of the death of Florence Nightingale which challenges all nurses to maintain their commitment beyond the Nurses Day celebrations.

The global drive towards the achievement of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals emphasizes reducing child mortality, improving maternal health and combating HIV/AIDS, malaria and communicable and non communicable diseases. In South Africa it coincides with the national campaign against HIV / AIDS.

The South African Nursing Council celebrates this historical milestone by acknowledging the tireless efforts of all nurses in South Africa, who despite daily pressures and challenges, continue to prioritize the welfare of their patients. The Nursing Council further salutes nurses who have chosen to be part of the national campaign on the prevention of HIV/AIDS and chronic diseases.

Ms JN Makhanya
Chairperson
South African Nursing Council

i Am Responsible - National HIV Counselling and Testing drive

Minister of Health's Call to Retired Nurses

25 March 2010

The Minister of Health today called on retired nurses to become involved in the national HIV Counselling and Testing drive.  Adverts appeared in most major newspapers and the Minister held a press briefing during the morning.

South African Nursing Council fully supports this initiative of the Department of Health and has issued its own press release.  Click here to see a copy of the press release.

Further information can be obtained from the AIDS Helpline on 0800 012 322.

Statistics for the Calendar year 2009 published on website

31 January 2010

Statistics for the calendar year 2009 have been published on the SANC website.  The statistics represent the latest available information regarding the numbers of nurses registered in South Africa.  Requests to include additional statistics of general interest have been considered and a number of new sections will be available within the next few weeks.

Watch out for bogus SANC employees

5 October 2009

It has been brought to SANCs attention that imposters are contacting Nursing Institutions with information that SANC will be conducting surprise inspections in the near future.

In the report we have received, a certain Mr "Khumalo" is passing himself off as "the newly appointed Senior Registrar for SANC in KZN".  It is certain tht this man (who is unknown to SANC) is up to no good.

Please be very careful if you are approached by any (unexpected) person claiming to be a SANC employee.  Do NOT believe any information you receive about "surprise inspections".  Report any suspicious contact of this nature to the Council and to the S A Police.

Usually, the only time that SANC conducts "surprise inspections" is for illegal nursing schools - and the inspection team is accompanied by the local S A Police (because it is a criminal act to operate an illegal nursing school).

It appears from the information that we have received that this person may be intending to collect "fines" if anything is found to be amis.  Be warned, that a SANC employee on inspection will never collect cash or other payments on behalf of the Nursing Council.  If anyone requests any such payment, please refuse to comply with the illegal request.  All payments due to SANC should preferable be paid into the SANC bank account - the details of which can be requested from the SANC offices in Pretoria (see the Contact SANC link at the top of this page).

If you have any queries in this regard, please contact SANC for clarity or confirmation of suspicious activities or occurences.  We will be pleased to assist you in this matter.

Council meets with Critical Strategic Partners regarding developments in the Nursing Profession 

28 August 2009

A ground breaking meeting was held between several critical partners regarding future developments in the nursing profession on 28 August 2009.

Click here to see a copy of the press release issued by the Nursing Council following the meeting.

Nursing Council warns public to beware of illegal "nursing training"

South African Nursing Council has issued a press release warning the public to beware of illegal "nursing training" that is not accredited by the Council or that is being conducted by institutions that have not been accredited by the Council.

Click here to see a copy of the press release.

Department of Health clarifies Section 22A (15) permits for nurses

The Department of Health has clarified the new requirements for applicants and explained the limitations on the use of Section 22A (15) permits by nurses in a letter to the Council.

For full details, click here to go to Medicines Policies and Guidelines.

 

Nursing Council Press Releases

Press release 1/2010

South African Nursing Council supports National Department of Health HIV/AIDS Consulting and Testing (HCT) campaign.

Press release 1/2009

The South African Nursing Council, the Democratic Nursing Organization of S A, the National Department of Health and the Council for Higher Education meet to lay the ground for engaging on matters relating to the developments in the nursing profession

Earlier Press Releases

Earlier press releases can be found under the Archive section of this website.

 

Nursing Council Circulars

Index to 2010 Circulars

An index of all circulars issued by South African Nursing Council during 2010 - with links to each circular.

Index to 2009 Circulars

An index of all circulars issued by South African Nursing Council during 2009 - with links to each circular.

Earlier Circulars

Earlier circulars can be found under the Archive section of this website.

 

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