26 June 2013 | TO ALL: | Nursing Education Institutions | | | Other Nursing Institutions | | | Nursing Stakeholders |
1. Closing Date for Payment of Annual Fees
2. Annual Fees for 2014
3. Restoration Fees for 2014
PURPOSE OF CIRCULAR The purpose of this circular is to:  | Inform nurses of the closing date for the payments of annual fees for the calendar year 2014 | | Inform nurses of the increased fees due for the annual fee year 2014 | | Inform nurses of the increased Restoration Fees applicable from 1 January 2014 |
1. CLOSING DATE FOR PAYMENT OF ANNUAL FEES Please note that the closing date for the payment of Annual Fees has changed to 31 December annually. This means that Annual Fees for 2014 must be paid by 31 December 2013. You are therefore urged to pay as soon as possible in order to avoid the last minute rush. 2. ANNUAL FEES FOR 2014 2.1 Normal Annual Fees The fees for the annual fee year 2014 for the different categories of practitioners are given in the following table. | Category | Annual Fee for 2014 | | Registered Nurses and Midwives | R515.00 | | Enrolled Nurses and Midwives | R325.00 | | Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries | R220.00 |
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 table below: 2.2.1 60 to 64 Years of Age on 1 January 2014 (25% reduction) | Category | Annual Fee for 2014 | | Registered Nurses and Midwives | R386.25 | | Enrolled Nurses and Midwives | R243.75 | | Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries | R165.00 |
2.2.2 Over 64 years of Age on 1 January 2014 (50% reduction) | Category | Annual Fee for 2014 | | Registered Nurses and Midwives | R257.50 | | Enrolled Nurses and Midwives | R162.50 | | Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries | R110.00 |
Notes: - The annual fees for 2014 must be paid by 31 December 2013.
- 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 January 2014 are shown in the following table. | Category | Normal
Restoration Fee | Reduced
Restoration Fee | | Registered Nurses and Midwives | R1545.00 | R110,00 | | Enrolled Nurses and Midwives | R975.00 | R110,00 | | Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries | R660.00 | R110,00 |
Notes: - The increased fees apply to restorations that are EFFECTIVE from a date after 31 December 2013 – no matter when the fee is paid. In other words, if you meet all the requirements for restoration after 31 December 2013 OR if you request restoration with effect from a date after 31 December 2013.
- 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 | 
