The Gauteng College of Nursing has opened applications for its 2027 Student Nurse Intake, offering qualifying South African citizens living in Gauteng the opportunity to study towards a Diploma in Nursing. Applications opened on 21 July 2026 and close on 26 September 2026. Successful applicants will receive academic training and practical clinical experience at public hospitals and healthcare facilities across the province. The programme is aimed at developing the next generation of professional nurses to strengthen Gauteng’s public healthcare system.
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South Africa’s education and training system is undergoing a major transition after more than 1,100 outdated “legacy” qualifications were removed from the national qualifications register as part of a broader overhaul led by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO).