31 July 2014

1.     Closing Date for Payment of Annual Fees
2.     Annual Fees for 2015
3.     Restoration Fees for 2015

PURPOSE OF THE CIRCULAR

The purpose of this circular is to:

	Inform nurses of the closing date for the payments of annual fees for the calendar year 2015
	Inform nurses of the increased Annual Fees due for the calendar year 2015
	Inform nurses of the increased Restoration Fees applicable from 1 January 2015.

1.     CLOSING DATE FOR PAYMENT OF ANNUAL FEES

Please note that the closing date for the payment of Annual Fees is 31 December annually, however for calendar year 2015 ONLY, the closing date has changed to 31 January 2015. You are therefore urged to pay as soon as possible in order to avoid the last minute rush. The annual fees for calendar year 2015 have been increased based on the Consumer Price Index of 5.8 %.

2.     ANNUAL FEES FOR 2015

2.1   Normal Annual Fees

The Annual Fees for the calendar year 2015 for the different categories of practitioners are given in the following table:

2.2   Reductions in Annual Fees for Age 60 and Over

The Council has resolved to introduce reduced fees for nurses 60 years of age and over as per the tables below:

2.2.1   60 to 64 Years of Age on 1 January 2015 (25% reduction)

2.2.2   Over 64 years of Age on 1 January 2015 (50% reduction)

NB:  To qualify for the discount amounts, a practitioner may be required to submit a certified copy of his/her identity document in order to confirm his/her age.

Notes:

	The Annual Fees for 2015 must be paid by 31 January 2015
	Please pay as soon as possible to avoid the last minute rush
	The amounts in the tables above all include 14% VAT.

3.     RESTORATION FEES FOR 2014

The Restoration Fees for the different categories applicable from 1 February 2015 are shown in the following table:

Notes:

	The increased fees apply to restorations that are EFFECTIVE from a date after 31 January 2015 – no matter when the fee is paid.  In other words, if you meet all the requirements for restoration after 31 January 2015 OR if you request restoration with effect from a date after 31 January 2015.
	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.

(Signed)

Mr. Tendani Mabuda 
Registrar and CEO
South African Nursing Council

Notes:

1. A copy of Board Notice 86 of 2014 was attached to the circular
2. You will also qualify for the reduced restoration fee if you are 60 years of age or older on 1 January 2015.

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28 July 2014

Accreditation of Nursing Education Programmes and Nursing Education Institutions by the South African Nursing Council

It has come to the attention of the South African Nursing Council (SANC) that there are certain associations/organizations that are informing the Nursing Education Institutions that any institution can offer Nursing Education Programs without being accredited by SANC.

Kindly take note that this is misleading and the information provided by such associations/ organizations either through letters or on their websites is incorrect.  We kindly refer you to the provisions of the National Health Act No. 61 of 2003 and Nursing Act No. 33 of 2005 in this regard.  The South African Nursing Council is the statutory body established by the Nursing Act to regulate all matters regarding Nursing Education and Training as well as practice.

Your attention is specifically drawn to Section 32 of the Nursing Act (Registration of learners), Section 38 (Qualifications prescribed for registration) as well as Section 42 (Education and training) where it is clear that no person can enroll to study towards becoming a nurse practitioner and no institution may provide any such education and training without being accredited by the South African Nursing Council.  Contravention of these sections constitutes criminal offences for which a fine or imprisonment for a period of up to two years or both such fine and such imprisonment may be ordered by the court of law.

Your attention is further drawn to Section 31 of the Nursing Act (Registration as prerequisite to practice) where it is clear that no person may practise nursing in South Africa if not registered with the South African Nursing Council.  Contravention of this section is a criminal offence for which a fine or imprisonment for a twelve month period or both such fine and such imprisonment can be ordered by the court of law.  We urge you to take the matters addressed above seriously and be advised that SANC in its quest to protect the Public will not hesitate to act against any contravention of the Nursing Act.

Furthermore, persons who study at institutions not accredited and registered with the South African Nursing Council will not be able to register with the South African Nursing Council to enable them to practise nursing.  They will also not be eligible to practise nursing outside the boarders of South Africa as the Nursing Councils of other countries first obtain proof of registration from the South African Nursing Council before they allow any practitioner to practise nursing in their country.

We trust that you find this in order.

(Signed)

Mr. Tendani Mabuda 
Registrar and CEO
South African Nursing Council

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