Circular 3/2016
20 April 2020
| TO: | National and Provincial Departments of Health |
| Nursing Education Institutions | |
| Health Establishments | |
| Nursing Stakeholders |
ANNUAL FEES FOR 2017
1. ANNUAL FEES FOR 2017
1.1 Normal Annual Fees 2017
The annual fees for the calendar year 2017 for the different categories of practitioners are given in the following table.
| Category | Annual Fee for 2017 |
| Registered Nurses and Midwives | R590.00 |
| Enrolled Nurses and Midwives | R360.00 |
| Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries | R250.00 |
1.2 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 table below:
1.2.1 Age 60 to 64 Years on 1 January 2017 (25% reduction)
| Category | Annual Fee for 2017 |
| Registered Nurses and Midwives | R440.00 |
| Enrolled Nurses and Midwives | R270.00 |
| Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries | R180.00 |
1.2.2 Over 64 years of Age on 1 January 2017 (50% reduction)
| Category | Annual Fee for 2017 |
| Registered Nurses and Midwives | R290.00 |
| Enrolled Nurses and Midwives | R180.00 |
| Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries | R120.00 |
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 2017 must be received by SANC on or before 31 December 2017.
The amounts in the tables above all include 14% VAT.
2. RESTORATION FEES FOR 2017
The restoration fees for the different categories applicable from 1 January 2017 are shown in the following table.
| Category | Normal Restoration Fee | Reduced Restoration Fee |
| Registered Nurses and Midwives | R1760.00 | R120,00 |
| Enrolled Nurses and Midwives | R1090.00 | R120,00 |
| Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries | R740.00 | R120,00 |
Note:
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. CLOSING DATE FOR PAYMENT OF ANNUAL FEES
Please note that for the calendar year 2017, the closing date for the payment of Annual Fees is 31 December 2016. You are therefore urged to pay as soon as possible in order to avoid the last minute rush.
4. OTHER FEES
Please note that other fees will be applicable with effect from 1 January 2017, as stipulated on the government gazette published on 29 June 2016.
(Signed)
Ms SA Mchunu
Acting Registrar and CEO
South African Nursing Council