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28/04/2026

The IND theme calls on all employers, public or private, to prioritise the empowerment of nurses with skills, fair working environment and compensation, leadership and influence.

27/04/2026

24/04/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐨 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧'𝐬 (𝐋𝐞𝐍𝐌𝐎) 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥, 𝐌𝐫. 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢.

It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that LeNMO announces the sudden and untimely passing of its esteemed Secretary General, Mr. Morephe Sylvester Santi, who passed away unexpectedly on the 10th of April 2026.

Below is the link to his Memorial Service that is currently underway in Lesotho.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1XW5f6xkjV/

23/04/2026

As DENOSA is one of the trade unions that make up COSATU, workers from the organisation will join other affiliates in commemorating Workers Day across the country on 1 May 2026.

DENOSA leaders have been deployed to address workers in various parts of the country on this important day for the workers.

The addresses will include the key issues that the workers are confronted with in both the workplace and the conduct of employers.

22/04/2026

𝗜𝗖𝗡’𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀

ICN has announced the theme for International Nurses Day (IND) 2026: Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives. This focus sends a clear message that to maximize the full life-saving impact of the nursing workforce, we must empower nurses with safe, fair work environments and full nursing practice, influence, and leadership. The theme comes at a critical time, as global health faces unprecedented challenges from workforce shortages, rising health care demands, and increasing effects of conflict and climate change. Nurses continue to sustain care, protect communities, and hold health systems together, often under immense strain, but their work is often not fully recognized or supported.

José Luis Cobos Serrano, ICN President, emphasized the urgency of this year's message:

"We chose this IND 2026 theme because it recognizes that in this moment of intense global pressure, every day, all around the world, nurses are doing extraordinary work to both save and improve the lives of individuals and entire communities. It also makes clear that nurses need to be fully empowered to make the greatest impact on people’s health. ‘My watchword as ICN President is empowerment, and this year’s theme reflects that commitment to ensuring nurses have the authority, resources, and working conditions they need to deliver exceptional care. True empowerment means eliminating the barriers that prevent nurses from using their full knowledge and skills and creating pathways for nurses’ voices to shape the future of care.”

Building on the success of previous IND themes — The economic power of care (2024) and Caring for nurses strengthens economies (2025) — IND 2026 shifts focus to the enormous power nurses hold to make health care safe, effective, and accessible to all.

ICN will publish an evidence-based IND report focused on harnessing the power of nurses to improve health outcomes and deliver the trusted, person-centred primary care that can transform health systems and address our world’s biggest health challenges. The report will outline the key actions needed to recruit and retain a strong nursing workforce by investing in safe working conditions, fair compensation, and meaningful opportunities for leadership, education, and influence.

International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every 12 May, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. ICN commemorates this important day each year by choosing a theme and producing an IND report and resources. We encourage all nurses, organizations, leaders, and the general public to share and post the IND logo and social media banners, available here, using the hashtags and

21/04/2026

𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐍𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘. 𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐎𝐒𝐀 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨-𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐂 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐮𝐆𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨.

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 workforce for better health outcomes. The theme calls for safe working environments, fair compensation, and opportunities in leadership, education and influence for the nurses.

20/04/2026

17/04/2026

Workers’ Day Celebration – 1 May 2026

Let's go celebrate Workers’ Day on the 1st of May across all provinces! 🇿🇦

Celebrations will be held in all provinces,

Let us stand united in solidarity as we celebrate the power of workers and the vital role we play in building a better South Africa.

11/04/2026

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎 Bhekani Makhathini, Sivuyile Mange, Anthea Briget, Chaba Nkosi, Thulani Michael Mthimunye, Vuyisile Skarfu, Sbu Phakathi, Linah Jiyana, Thando T**i, Ayanda Lihle MaShezi, Precious Dinge, Kholofelo Kmt, Sello Eric WakaBaloyi, Kay Walker, Julia Nqandela, Qechayi Tlhandleka, Kgalalelo Mongae, Nosipho Xakana, Tente Boihang, Mogale Maggie Magz, Sharon Londywe, Mlungisi Dube, Prudence Bareng Wa Mojahi, Valentia Sefike, Tshauambea Vivian, Tulisa Kashe, Raselias Martin, Utlwanang Ramosala

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

03/04/2026

Wishing all DENOSA members a peaceful and blessed Easter holiday. May this season bring you renewed strength and hope.

30/03/2026

Morning all: Kindly be reminded on the 2nd wages increament that is to be implemented in April 2026-2027 financial year!