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Please note that Registration for the 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, to be held between 21 and 22 October 2026 at Emperor’s Palace, is still open. Registration fees range from R4000 per non-DENOSA member to R3500 for a DENOSA member, and R2500 for students. Please note that the registration fee excludes accommodation. To register for the … Read more

Dear nurses,  Kindly note that the deadline for Abstract Submission for the 4th BRICS Nursing Forum conference has been extended to 15 July 2026.  Nurses are encouraged to make use of the newly opened opportunity and submit their abstracts, as well as to register to attend the conference.  To submit your abstract, click on this link: … Read more

Abstracts are hereby invited for the upcoming 4th BRICS+ Nursing Conference that is scheduled for 21-22 October 2026 at the Emperor’s Palace in Johannesburg, South Africa. Abstracts submissions have officially opened on 8 May 2026 and will close on 15 June 2026.  Hosted by DENOSA on behalf of South Africa for the BRICS Nursing Forum, the … Read more

Dear DENOSA member. This is to update you that GEMS met our Deadline of 6 May 2026 for the review of the 9.5% increase. We hereby report that the GEMS Board has acceded to the demand of the decrease of the premiums charged on members. GEMS has reduced the premium to 7.5% effective from 1 … Read more

MDANTSANE – Kicking off the International Nurses Week, which begins on 6 until 12 May 2026, nurses from Nkqubela TB Hospital, Cecilia Makiwane Hospital, Nontyatyambo CHC and various surrounding clinics in Mdantsane began the important week for the nurses with an educational walk on Wednesday, 6 May, which included health screening to healthcare workers and … Read more

DENOSA, in close collaboration with the Eastern Cape Department of Health, will be co-hosting the International Nurses Day event on 12 May 2026 at the Christian Centre in KuGompo. This year’s IND is held under the theme: OUR NURSES. OUR FUTURE. EMPOWERED NURSES SAVE LIVES. The theme focuses on the essence of investing in the nursing … Read more

DENOSA invites all its members to apply for the DENOSA Bursary Programme for the 2026 academic year. Benefits: Financial assistance for studies Support to advance your nursing career Who can apply: Must be a paid-up DENOSA member for 2years Registered or planning to register for studies in 2026 Closing Date: 31 January 2026 To apply … Read more

Members of DENOSA are hereby informed that Applications for the Old Mutual Education Trust Scholarship Programme for the 2026 academic year are now open to all paid-up DENOSA members, their spouses, dependent children and employees of DENOSA. Enclosed is the information on the criteria, the time-line of the process from application to the final decision as well … Read more

The Democratic Nurses Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) has successfully concluded its Strategic Planning session, which took place from 9 to 11 July 2025. Over the three-day session, the organisation critically reflected on its strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. The primary objective was to develop a strategic document that will guide the organisation’s direction for the … Read more