Celebrating 30 years of uniting nurses

DENOSA Limpopo statement on attack and harassment of a nurse at Burgersfort Clinic. 

Media Statement. Thursday, 13 October 2022. POLOKWANE – The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) in Limpopo seriously condemns the recent incident of harassment and attack of a nurse at Burgersfort Clinic, in the Sekhukhune District, which is circulating on social media platforms, after a woman arrived and delivered outside the clinic before the … Read more

WCEA partners with MDI to launch 9 new online management programmes for managers in Sub-Saharan Africa 

In its ongoing efforts to capacitate nurses and midwives from Sub-Saharan Africa into better clinicians and managers of healthcare facilities, the World Continuing Education Alliance (WCEA) has partnered with the Management Development Institute (MDI) at the Global Business School Network (GBSN) to launch 9 new online management programmes designed to equip frontline healthcare workers in … Read more

DISPUTE REFERRAL OF 2022/2023 PUBLIC SECTOR SALARY NEGOTIATIONS.

This serves to advise the members and structures of Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) that the negotiations have reached the dispute level. On 6 October 2022, DENOSA and other COSATU unions filed for the joint dispute referral at Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC). This application will invoke the conciliation process in PSCBC.  … Read more

DENOSA Gauteng concerned about health and safety of patients and staff due to water shortage in JHB health facilities 

Media statement  Thursday, 06 October 2022 JOHANNESBURG – As the low water levels forced JHB Water to apply water loadshedding, which has affected healthcare facilities such as Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital and Helen Josephs Hospital, the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) in Gauteng is worried about the potential outbreak of infections … Read more

DENOSA Eastern Cape calls for presence of forensic nurses in facilities across the province due to high rise in GBV cases 

Media statement  Thursday, 06 October 2022  GQEBERHA – Given the high rise in Gender-based violence (GBV) cases in the different districts of the province, which has led to many victims seeking help in healthcare facilities, the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) in the Eastern Cape is calling on the Department of Health in … Read more

DENOSA in Dora Nginza Region calls for Health Department to hire forensic nurses in Community Health Centres 

Media statement  Thursday, 06 October 2022  GQEBERHA – Following the latest incident where a 15-year-old victim of abduction and rape in Motherwell had to be sent to South African Police Service (SAPS) where further assessment and management of her injuries were to be carried out forensically as well as the rise of gender-based violence (GBV) … Read more

OUTCOMES OF MANDATE COLLECTION FROM PUBLIC SECTOR MEMBERS.

The collection of mandate from members was concluded on 23 September 2022. The members were requested to respond whether they are ACCEPTING OR REJECTING the final of the employer. The Current Situation: 1. Term of Agreement – Single. 2. Continuation of Current Cash Gratuity of average R1000 until 31 March 2023. 3. Continuation of Pay … Read more

Day One of COSATU 14th National Congress kicks off in JHB: 

The first day of COSATU’s 14th National Congress at Gallagher Estate in Midrand focused on the political outlook in the country. COSATU President, Zingiswa Losi, gave the political overview of the tripartite alliance for the period, and particularly on the relationship between COSATU, SACP and ANC while General Secretary, Bheki Ntshalintshali, gave an outline on … Read more

#ExceptionalNurse_7KM Night Run come to Pretoria on Saturday 24 September 2022.

A friendly reminder to community members, family members and relatives of nurses and nurses themselves to take part in the Pretoria leg of the #ExceptionalNurse_7KM Night Run in honour of nurses, this coming Saturday 24 September 2022. The race will take place at Rietondale Park, North Street, in Rietondale, Pretoria, between 17h00 and 19h00. Come … Read more

Applications for DENOSA bursaries for 2023 now open!

DENOSA is now accepting applications for the 2023 academic year from applicants who are DENOSA members. Enclosed is the brochure with the requirements and criteria.  DENOSA encourages its members to make use of this opportunity and apply.  The closing date for applications is 31 January 2023.