Health Professions Council of South Africa – eBulletin (11 February 2026 )

In this edition of its newsletter, the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) shares key updates on developments within the Council. This includes the introduction of the newly appointed HPCSA President and Vice-President, an overview of the registration framework, and progress on the Council’s digital transformation initiatives.

The latest “how-to” videos are designed to guide practitioners through core regulatory processes, including the importance of keeping personal information up to date and checking CPD status to ensure compliance. The HPCSA also highlights how its self-service portal may be used to manage registration matters and log service requests where assistance is required.

New HPCSA Leadership

The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has announced a new leadership team. Professor Wezile Chitha has been elected as President of the HPCSA for the term 2025–2030. Professor Sindisiwe Shangase will serve as Vice-President for the same period. The leadership team will be supported by a newly constituted Council responsible for fulfilling the governance responsibilities of the HPCSA. Click here to read more

HPCSA Registration and Professional Regulation

The HPCSA plays a central role in regulating health professions in South Africa, with professional registration forming one of its core statutory functions. This edition unpacks key aspects of the registration framework and related regulatory processes to promote a clear understanding of the Council’s mandate and responsibilities. Click here to read more.

How-To Videos

A new series of HPCSA tutorial videos is now available, offering practical guidance on professional registration, scope of practice, ethical conduct, and complaint procedures. Click here to access the How-To Videos. 

Check Your CPD Compliance

Practitioners are encouraged to regularly review their CPD status and, where non-compliance is identified, to take the necessary corrective steps to remain in good standing with the HPCSA. Click here to read more.

Digital Transformation Update

The HPCSA provides an update on its ongoing digital transition, which continues to enhance service delivery through optimised technology systems aimed at improving practitioner support and operational efficiency.
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Update Your Personal Information

Practitioners are encouraged to verify their registration status via the HPCSA online platform. The platform also provides proof of registration and access to self-service functions for managing professional records.
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How to log a service-request

The HPCSA’s self-service portal enables practitioners to manage registration matters, including category changes, proof of payment and restoration. Registration-related issues can be logged directly via the portal. Click here to read more.

HPCSA Annual Fee Notice for 2026/27

Dear Valued Practitioner

Notice is hereby given that the annual fees are payable by persons registered in terms of the Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 of 1974) before 01 of April each year. The 2026/27 Annual Fees are due and payable on or before 01 April 2026.

HPCSA has increased annual fees for 2026/27 with only 3,3% for all professional boards, with a 6-year consolidated average of 2.58%. These increases were possible due to implemented cost-saving initiatives by HPCSA, which included further savings due to the implementation of Business Process Re-engineering and digital migration projects in the preceding financial years.

Current inflation is 3.50% (November 2025), and it is expected that increases may be higher in future financial years as expenditure continues to rise due to inflationary pressures.

WHEN ARE FEES DUE?

Annual fee payment – Annual fees are payable to the HPCSA by 01 April and are valid until 31 March of the following year. Please note that it is the responsibility of every registered practitioner to ensure that his/her annual fee is paid by 01 April of each year.

NB: Registered health practitioners who have not paid their annual fees by 01 April of a particular year will be suspended from the register any time from three months after the due date of 01 April.

Practitioners will receive annual fee notices for 2026/27, which will indicate any outstanding balance due. This may be less than the gazetted yearly fee, as credits on practitioner accounts may be applied.