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 over 940 nurses.

The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has announced that the graduation ceremonies will be held from 2 to 4 September 2025 at both the Bonalesedi Nursing Campus and the Ga-Rankuwa Campus.

This year’s graduating class includes students from a variety of programmes, such as:

• 493 individuals who earned the Diploma in Nursing (R.171)
• 137 who achieved an Advanced Diploma in Midwifery (R1497)
• 310 graduates from Postgraduate Diploma Programmes (R635), covering specializations like Primary Care Nursing, Child Nursing, Adult Critical Care Nursing, and Midwifery.

The GDoH reiterated its commitment to ensuring that all R.171 nurses register with the South African Nursing Council.

So far, 396 nursing graduates have successfully registered and are ready to make a positive impact in the healthcare sector.

“GCON has made remarkable progress in its mission to develop highly qualified and capable nurses,” stated MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko.

“Beginning with an initial intake of 200 candidates for the Diploma in Nursing (R.171), we have witnessed that number grow to 550 in 2022.

“This increasing trend reflects our commitment to expanding the pool of skilled professionals entering the healthcare field.”

The MEC further stated: “I congratulate all the graduates and encourage them to uphold the values they have learned, serving with compassion, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.”

According to the department, since obtaining its accreditation in November 2019, GCON has been at the forefront of nursing education, ensuring that competent and well-trained nurses are entering the healthcare workforce.

With six accredited campuses, the college has successfully launched programmes that align with the Higher Education Qualifications Sub Framework and the National Qualifications Framework, emphasizing the importance of quality education in nursing.