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Recent Changes to the Regulations of South African Nursing Council

Date published: 19 February 2008

Regulations relating to the Particulars to be Furnished to the Council for Keeping of the Register for Nursing Practitioners, the Manner of Effecting Alterations to the Register, and Certificates that may be Issued by the Council
(Government Notice No. R. 195 of 19 February 2008)
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These are totally new regulations relating to the keeping of the Register.  In future there will be one unified register for qualified nurses instead of the separate registers and rolls for different categories.

These regulations also repeal the regulations indicated in the table below.
Regulation No. Dated Description
R. 3588 24 October 1969 Regulations regarding rolls for Enrolled Nurses and Midwives
R. 3589 24 October 1969 Regulations regarding registers
R. 1206 7 July 1972 Regulations regarding rolls for Nursing Auxiliaries

 

Date published: 24 August 2007

Regulations relating to performance of Community Service
(Government Notice No. R. 765 of 24 August 2007)
(English)

These are totally new regulations relating to performance of Community Service by South African citizens intending to register for the first time as Professional Nurse.

Date published: 17 November 2006

Regulations Relating to Examinations of the South African Nursing Council
(English) (Afrikaans)
(Government Notice No. R. 7 of 8 January 1993)

The exam fee for both basic and post-basic papers has been increased to R125,40 (including 14% VAT).
The late entry fee has been increased to R63,00 (including 14% VAT).
The fee to remark an exam script has been increased to R250,00 (including 14% VAT).

The amendments can be found in the following Government Notice:
bulletNo. R. 1129 of 17 November 2006
(English) (Afrikaans)

Regulations regarding Rolls for Nursing Auxiliaries
(English) (Afrikaans)
(Government Notice No. R. 1206 of 7 July 1972)

The application fee for qualifications obtained outside the Republic has been increased to R375,00 (including 14% VAT).
The enrolment fee for persons who obtained their qualification outside the Republic has been increased to R250,00 (including 14% VAT).
The enrolment fee for persons who obtained their qualification inside the Republic but who did not write the Council exam has been increased to R63,00 (including 14% VAT).
The annual licensing fee has been increased to R139,00 (including 14% VAT).
The restoration fee has been increased to R227,00 (including 14% VAT).
The restoration fee following voluntary removal has been increased to R67,00 (including 14% VAT).

The amendments can be found in the following Government Notice:
bulletNo. R. 1131 of 17 November 2006
(English) (Afrikaans)

Regulations regarding Rolls for Pupil Nursing Auxiliaries
(English) (Afrikaans)
(Government Notice No. R. 1833 of 20 October 1972)

The pupil enrolment fee has been increased to R94,00 (including 14% VAT).
The pupil restoration fee has been increased to R94,00 (including 14% VAT).

The amendments can be found in the following Government Notice:
bulletNo. R. 1130 of 17 November 2006
(English) (Afrikaans)

Regulations regarding Rolls for Enrolled Nurses and Midwives
(English) (Afrikaans)
(Government Notice No. R. 3588 of 24 October 1969)

The application fee for qualifications obtained outside the Republic has been increased to R375,00 (including 14% VAT).
The enrolment fee for persons who obtained their qualification outside the Republic has been increased to R250,00 (including 14% VAT).
The enrolment fee for persons who obtained their qualification inside the Republic but who did not write the Council exam has been increased to R63,00 (including 14% VAT).
The annual licensing fee has been increased to R159,00 (including 14% VAT).
The restoration fee has been increased to R247,00 (including 14% VAT).
The restoration fee following voluntary removal has been increased to R67,00 (including 14% VAT).

The amendments can be found in the following Government Notices:
bulletNo. R. 1134 of 17 November 2006
(English) (Afrikaans)

Regulations regarding Registers
(English) (Afrikaans)
(Government Notice No. R. 3589 of 24 October 1969)

The application fee for basic qualifications/additional qualifications obtained outside the Republic has been increased to R375,00 (including 14% VAT).
The registration fee for persons who obtained their basic qualification/additional qualification outside the Republic has been increased to R250,00 (including 14% VAT).
The registration fee for persons who obtained their basic qualification inside the Republic but who did not write the Council exam has been increased to R63,00 (including 14% VAT).
The registration fee for persons who obtained their additional qualification inside the Republic but who did not write the Council exam has been increased to R125,00 (including 14% VAT).
The annual licensing fee has been increased to R213 (including 14% VAT).
The restoration fee has been increased to R347,00 (including 14% VAT).
The restoration fee following voluntary removal has been increased to R67,00 (including 14% VAT).

The amendments can be found in the following Government Notices:
bulletNo. R. 1133 of 17 November 2006
(English) (Afrikaans)

Regulations regarding Registers for Students
(English) (Afrikaans)
(Government Notice No. R. 3735 of 14 November 1969)

The student registration fee for all courses has been increased to R94,00 (including 14% VAT).
The student restoration fee for all courses has been increased to R94,00 (including 14% VAT).

The amendments can be found in the following Government Notices:
bulletNo. R. 1132 of 17 November 2006
(English) (Afrikaans)

Regulations regarding Rolls for Pupils
(English) (Afrikaans)
(Government Notice No. R. 3736 of 14 November  1969)

The pupil enrolment fee has been increased to R94,00 (including 14% VAT).
The pupil restoration fee has been increased to R94,00 (including 14% VAT).

The amendments can be found in the following Government Notices:
bulletNo. R. 1135 of 17 November 2006
(English) (Afrikaans)

Date published: 22 July 2005

Regulations relating to Examinations of the South African Nursing Council
(English) (Afrikaans)
(Government Notice No. R. 7 of 8 January 1993)

The exam fee for both basic and post-basic papers has been increased to R114,00 (including 14% VAT).
The late entry fee has been increased to R57,00 (including 14% VAT).
The fee to remark an exam script has been increased to R228,00 (including 14% VAT).

The amendments can be found in the following Government Notice:
bulletNo. R. 706 of 22 July 2005
(English) (Afrikaans)

Regulations regarding Rolls for Nursing Auxiliaries
(English) (Afrikaans)
(Government Notice No. R. 1206 of 7 July 1972)

The annual licensing fee has been increased to R127,00 (including 14% VAT).
The restoration fee has been increased to R207,00 (including 14% VAT).
The restoration fee following voluntary removal has been increased to R60,00 (including 14% VAT).
The outdated references to "nursing assistant" have been corrected to "nursing auxiliary".

The amendments can be found in the following Government Notice:
bulletNo. R. 704 of 22 July 2005
(English) (Afrikaans)

Regulations regarding Rolls for Pupil Nursing Auxiliaries
(English) (Afrikaans)
(Government Notice No. R. 1833 of 20 October 1972)

The pupil enrolment fee has been increased to R85,50 (including 14% VAT).
The pupil restoration fee has been increased to R85,50 (including 14% VAT).
The outdated references to "nursing assistant" have been corrected to "nursing auxiliary".

The amendments can be found in the following Government Notice:
bulletNo. R. 705 of 22 July 2005
(English) (Afrikaans)

Regulations regarding Rolls for Enrolled Nurses and Midwives
(English) (Afrikaans)
(Government Notice No. R. 3588 of 24 October 1969)

The annual licensing fee has been increased to R145,00 (including 14% VAT).
The restoration fee has been increased to R225,00 (including 14% VAT).
The restoration fee following voluntary removal has been increased to R60,00 (including 14% VAT).

The amendments can be found in the following Government Notices:
bulletNo. R. 703 of 22 July 2005
(English) (Afrikaans)

Regulations regarding Registers
(English) (Afrikaans)
(Government Notice No. R. 3589 of 24 October 1969)

The annual licensing fee has been increased to R193 (including 14% VAT).
The restoration fee has been increased to R315,00 (including 14% VAT).
The restoration fee following voluntary removal has been increased to R60,00 (including 14% VAT).

The amendments can be found in the following Government Notices:
bulletNo. R. 702 of 22 July 2005
(English) (Afrikaans)

Regulations regarding Registers for Students
(English) (Afrikaans)
(Government Notice No. R. 3735 of 14 November 1969)

The student registration fee for all courses has been increased to R85,50 (including 14% VAT).
The student restoration fee for all courses has been increased to R85,50 (including 14% VAT).

The amendments can be found in the following Government Notices:
bulletNo. R. 708 of 22 July 2005
(English) (Afrikaans)

Regulations regarding Rolls for Pupils
(English) (Afrikaans)
(Government Notice No. R. 3736 of 14 November  1969)

The pupil enrolment fee has been increased to R85,50 (including 14% VAT).
The pupil restoration fee has been increased to R85,50 (including 14% VAT).

The amendments can be found in the following Government Notices:
bulletNo. R. 707 of 22 July 2005
(English) (Afrikaans)

Date published: 13 June 2003

Regulations regarding Rolls for Nursing Auxiliaries
(English) (Afrikaans)
(Government Notice No. R.1206 of 7 July 1972)

The annual licensing fee has been increased to R116 (including 14% VAT).

The amendments can be found in the following Government Notice:
bulletNo. R.860 of 13 June 2003
(English) (Afrikaans)

Regulations regarding Rolls for Enrolled Nurses and Midwives
(English) (Afrikaans)
(Government Notice No. R.3588 of 24 October 1969)

The annual licensing fee has been increased to R132 (including 14% VAT).

The amendments can be found in the following Government Notices:
bulletNo. R.858 of 13 June 2003
(English) (Afrikaans)

Regulations regarding Registers
(English) (Afrikaans)
(Government Notice No. R.3589 of 24 October 1969)

The annual licensing fee has been increased to R176 (including 14% VAT).

The amendments can be found in the following Government Notices:
bulletNo. R.859 of 13 June 2003
(English) (Afrikaans)

Date published: 24 January 2003

Regulations regarding Rolls for Nursing Auxiliaries
(English) (Afrikaans)
(Government Notice No. R.1206 of 7 July 1972)

The due date for payment of annual licensing fees has been extended to 31 March of the year concerned.

The amendments can be found in the following Government Notice:
bulletNo. R.150 of 24 January 2003
(English) (Afrikaans)

Regulations regarding Rolls for Enrolled Nurses and Midwives
(English) (Afrikaans)
(Government Notice No. R.3588 of 24 October 1969)

The due date for payment of annual licensing fees has been extended to 31 March of the year concerned.

The amendments can be found in the following Government Notices:
bulletNo. R.151 of 24 January 2003
(English) (Afrikaans)

Regulations regarding Registers
(English) (Afrikaans)
(Government Notice No. R.3589 of 24 October 1969)

The due date for payment of annual licensing fees has been extended to 31 March of the year concerned.

The amendments can be found in the following Government Notices:
bulletNo. R.149 of 24 January 2003
(English) (Afrikaans)

Date published: 19 July 2002

Regulations for the Investigation of Alleged Misconduct and the Conduct of Inquiries
(English) (Afrikaans)
(Government Notice No. R.373 of 13 March 1970)

The accused in professional conduct proceedings now has the option to be represented by a professional association or labour organization during the proceedings instead of the usual counsel or attorney - provided that the registrar is informed in writing of the name of any such representative.

The amendments can be found in the following Government Notice:
bulletNo. R.978 of 19 July 2002
(English) (Afrikaans)

Dates published: 5 December 2001, 7 December 2001 an 25 January 2002

Regulations regarding Rolls for Nursing Auxiliaries
(English) (Afrikaans)
(Government Notice No. R.1206 of 7 July 1972)

Annual licensing fees for 2002 and restoration fees have been increased in these regulations. The due date for the 2002 annual licensing fees has been extended to 31 March 2002.

The amendments can be found in the following Government Notices:
bulletNo. R.1303 of 5 December 2001
(English) (Afrikaans)
bulletNo. R.1330 of 7 December 2001 
(duplicate - repealed by No. R.46 of 25 January 2002)

(English) (Afrikaans)
bulletNo. R.46 of 25 January 2002
(English) (Afrikaans)

Regulations regarding Rolls for Enrolled Nurses and Midwives
(English) (Afrikaans)
(Government Notice No. R.3588 of 24 October 1969)

Annual licensing fees for 2002 and restoration fees have been increased in these regulations. The due date for the 2002 annual licensing fees has been extended to 31 March 2002.

The amendments can be found in the following Government Notices:
bulletNo. R.1304 of 5 December 2001
(English) (Afrikaans)
bulletNo. R.1331 of 7 December 2001 
(duplicate - repealed by No. R.47 of 25 January 2002)

(English) (Afrikaans)
bulletNo. R.47 of 25 January 2002
(English) (Afrikaans)

Regulations regarding Registers
(English) (Afrikaans)
(Government Notice No. R.3589 of 24 October 1969)

Annual licensing fees for 2002 and restoration fees have been increased in these regulations. The due date for the 2002 annual licensing fees has been extended to 31 March 2002.

The amendments can be found in the following Government Notices:
bulletNo. R.1305 of 5 December 2001
(English) (Afrikaans)
bulletNo. R.1329 of 7 December 2001 
(duplicate - repealed by No. R.45 of 25 January 2002)

(English) (Afrikaans)
bulletNo. R.45 of 25 January 2002 
(English) (Afrikaans)

Date published: 6 July 2001

Regulations Relating to Examinations of the South African Nursing Council
(English) (Afrikaans)
(Government Notice No. R. 7 of 8 January 1993)

The exam fee for basic papers has been increased to R68,40 (including 14% VAT).
The exam fee for post-basic papers has been increased to R79,80 (including 14% VAT).

The amendments can be found in the following Government Notice:
bulletNo. R. 612 of 6 July 2001
(English) (Afrikaans)
 

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