Hundreds of Nurses Celebrate Their Graduation from Gauteng College of Nursing
Johannesburg – This week, the Gauteng College of Nursing (GCON) is commemorating the graduation of approximately 940 nurses.
The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) announced that the graduation ceremonies will take place from 2 to 4 September 2025, at both the Bonalesedi Nursing Campus and the Ga-Rankuwa Campus.
This year’s graduating cohort includes students from various programs, such as:
- 493 individuals who earned the Diploma in Nursing (R.171)
- 137 who attained an Advanced Diploma in Midwifery (R1497)
- 310 graduates from Postgraduate Diploma Programs (R635), covering specialties like Primary Care Nursing, Child Nursing, Adult Critical Care Nursing, and Midwifery.
The GDoH reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that all R.171 nurses are registered with the South African Nursing Council.
To date, 396 nursing graduates have successfully registered and are ready to contribute to the healthcare sector.
“GCON has made remarkable progress in its mission to produce highly qualified and capable nurses,” stated MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko.
“Starting with an initial intake of 200 candidates for the Diploma in Nursing (R.171), we have witnessed an increase to 550 in 2022.
“This upward trajectory reflects our dedication to expanding the pool of skilled professionals entering the healthcare field.”
The MEC also commented: “I congratulate all the graduates and encourage them to uphold the principles they have learned, serving with compassion, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.”
According to the department, since gaining its accreditation in November 2019, GCON has been a front-runner in nursing education, ensuring that capable and well-trained nurses are entering the healthcare workforce.
With six accredited campuses, the college has successfully implemented programs that align with the Higher Education Qualifications Sub Framework and the National Qualifications Framework, highlighting the importance of quality education in nursing.
