{
  "id": 13724255,
  "title": "Gauteng nursing diploma 2027: How to apply for free before 30 October",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/gauteng-nursing-diploma-2027-how-to-apply-for-free-before-30-october",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-11T13:24:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/lifestyle/health/gauteng-nursing-diploma-2027-how-to-apply-for-free-before-30-october/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "People with a Senior Certificate or National Senior Certificate are invited to apply for the Gauteng College of Nursing's 2027 nursing diploma. The deadline for applications is 30 October 2026. The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) oversees the application process, which can be completed online at https://nursingintake.gauteng.gov.za/. Applicants must provide copies of their identity document and matric certificate in PDF format. Successful candidates must undergo a psychometric assessment, medical surveillance, and sign a learning contract. The training program includes work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and night duty at GDoH facilities. The department warns against scams promising guaranteed placement in the programme and encourages applicants to contact the Gauteng College of Nursing Central Office at 060 541 4973 if they have any questions.",
  "summary": "Find out who qualifies, how to apply, and how to avoid scams.",
  "key_points": [
    "Gauteng College of Nursing invites applications for 2027 nursing diploma",
    "Deadline for applications is 30 October 2026",
    "Application process online at nursingintake.gauteng.gov.za/"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}