Your SANC annual fee doesn't have to arrive as one big bill in December. See what's changed for 2027, and how our payment plan lets you spread the cost across the year based on what you earn.

South Africa's demand for GPs consistently outpaces the supply of permanent posts that match what experienced practitioners actually want from a career. 

For a growing number of GPs, locum work is not a fallback - it is a deliberate choice. More clinical variety, competitive rates, and the freedom to work across private, government, and occupational health settings on your own terms. 

Here is an honest look at what locum GP practice in South Africa looks like. 

From a holiday visit that became a permanent home, to teaching herself English from scratch, to falling in love with nursing in her very first year - Sarah Mbenza’s journey is anything but ordinary. This International Nurses Day 2026, we celebrate a newly qualified nurse who arrived in South Africa as a teenager with no plan to stay, found her calling, and was nominated for this recognition before completing her first full year in the field. 

Due to increasing demand for specialised nursing roles, we want to ensure you are aware of top-paying fields for 2026.

Nurses stand at the frontline of healthcare. We're often the first point of contact for survivors of gender-based violence. Nurses create the environment where disclosure becomes possible. A few minutes of attentive, non-judgemental care can open the door to help. Your questions matter. Your documentation matters. Your referrals can save lives.

Staff shortages demand more than quick fixes. Learn which qualities define high-performing temporary healthcare staff-and how NSSA helps facilities secure the right professionals faster.