In this article, you will see the list of universities, colleges, and satellite institutions that have been accredited by The South African Nursing Council (SANC) to offer nurse training programs in South Africa.
The South African Nursing Council (SANC) is in charge of courses and institutions in the country.
Institutions Offering Nursing Courses in South Africa
Nursing colleges in Gauteng Province
There are several renowned nursing universities and colleges in the Gauteng province, specifically in cities such as Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Colleges in Johannesburg
1) Baragwanath Nursing College
2) University of Johannesburg
Nursing Colleges in Pretoria
1) University of Pretoria
2) Healthnicon S A– Pretoria main campus Healthnicon S A is a private higher nursing education institution.
3) Life College – Pretoria Learning Centre
Other SANC-accredited institutions in Gauteng Province
Universities
1) Tshwane University of Technology.
2) University of South Africa – Unisa is the largest university in South Africa. It boasts of internationally recognized programs.
3) University of Witwatersrand
4) Vaal University of Technology
Nursing colleges
1) Ann Latsky Nursing College
2) Rahima Moosa Campus
3) Ga-Rankuwa Nursing College
4) S G Lourens Nursing College
5) SAMHS Nursing College
Colleges/universities in Western Cape Province
The Western Cape Department of Health offers annual bursaries for full-time study at the following accredited Western Cape nursing institutions:
Universities in Western Cape Province
1) University of Cape Town
2) University of the Western Cape
3) Cape Peninsula University of Technology
4) University of Stellenbosch
Nursing colleges in Capetown
1) Western Cape College of Nursing – Metro West Campus Sub-Campuses:
1) Boland Overberg
2) Metro East Campus
3) South Cape Karoo Campus
Nursing schools in Western Cape Province
1) Beaufort West Hospital
2) George Hospital
3) Groote Schuur Hospital
4) Tygerberg Academic Hospital
5) Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre
6) Worcester Nursing School
Colleges/universities in Eastern Cape Province
Universities in Eastern Cape Province
1) Nelson Mandela University
2) Walter Sisulu University
3) University of Fort Hare Colleges in Eastern Cape Province
1) Lilitha College of Nursing (Main Campus) Below are the five Lilitha college satellite campuses:
1) Port Elizabeth Campus
2) East London Campus
3) Queenstown Campus
4) Mthatha Campus
5) Lusikisiki Campus
Schools in Eastern Cape Province
1) All Saints Hospital
2) Fort Beaufort Hospital
3) Victoria Hospital
4) Butterworth Hospital
5) Andries Vosloo Hospital
6) St Lucy’s Hospital
7) Dora Nginza Hospital
8) Dr Malizo Mpehle Memorial Hospital
9) Elizabeth Donkin Hospital
10) Nessie Knight Hospital
11) Glen Grey Hospital
12) Madwaleni Hospital
13) Madzikane KaZulu Memorial Hospital
14) Midlands Hospital
15) Nompumelelo Hospital
16) Settler’s Hospital
17) St Barnabas Hospital MS B Somhlahlo
18) Thafalofefe Hospital
19) St Patrick’s Hospital
20) Umlamli /Empilisweni Complex
Universities in Northern Cape Province
Even though Northern Cape is the largest province, it has the smallest population size. It is therefore unsurprising that there is currently only one recognized public school in the province namely:
1) Henrietta Stockdale Nursing College
Phone: 053-807 5351 053-832 0844
email: reneewilliams@ncpg.gov.za
Physical Address: 1st Floor NIH Building Chapel Street, Kimberley, 8301 South Africa
Colleges in North West Province
There are several accredited schools in the North West province. They are grouped into either public or private institutes:
Public nursing universities in North West Province
1) North West University ( Mafikeng ) Tuition is primarily in English.
2) North West University (Potchefstroom) Tuition here is mainly in Afrikaans.
Public nursing colleges in North West Province
1) Xcelsius Nursing College
2) Mmabatho Nursing College
Public nursing schools in North West Province
1) Moses Kotane Nursing School
2) Taung Community Hospital
3) Thusong Hospital Nursing School
4) Witrand Hospital
Private nursing schools in North West Province
Several private training schools have yet to be accredited by the SANC.
1) Caerus Nursing School: Although it has received accreditation by the Council of Higher Education, it is still in the process of being certified by the SA Nursing Council.
Phone: 018 474-9340 018 468-5635 email: training@mmhs.co.za
Colleges/universities in Free State Province
Universities in Free State Province
1) University of Free State
Its main campus is in Bloemfontein, the judicial capital of South Africa and is one of the oldest South African higher learning institutions. There are many bursaries and other financial aid options offered here.
Colleges in Free State Province
1) Free State School of Nursing –Northern Campus
Phone: 057 – 396 6240; 057-396 3719
email: MsayiN@fshealth.gov.za
2) Free State School of Nursing –Eastern Campus
Phone : 058 – 713 3345; 058-713 2568
email: MokoenaM@fshealth.gov.za
3) Free State School of Nursing –Southern Campus
Phone: 051 – 403 9832; 051-430 9873
email: vandyke@fshealth.gov.za
Schools in Free State Province
1) Metsimaholo District Hospital
Contact: 016 – 970 9420 086 748 4388
2) Mofumahadi Manapo Mopeli Region Hospital
Contact: 058-718 3383 058-718 3332
3) National Universitas Hospital
Contact: 051 – 405 2407; 051-444 0792
4) No. 3 Military Hospital (SAMHS)
Contact: 051-402 1850 051-402 1877
Colleges/universities in Kwa-Zulu Natal Province
As the second largest province in South Africa, Kwa-Zulu Natal is home to some reputable nursing colleges in Durban and its environs.
Universities in Kwa-Zulu Natal Province
1) Durban University of Technology
2) University of Zululand
3) University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
Colleges in Kwa-Zulu Natal Province
1) Kwa-Zulu Natal College of Nursing (Main Campus)
2) ChatsMed Candlelight Nursing School –Durban Campus
Contacts: candlelightnursingschool@webmail.co.za
3) Michaelmas Nursing School –Durban Campus
Contacts: 031 305-6896 031 305-6917
email: michaelmasdbn@gmail.com
4) Netcare Education (Durban) North Campuses:
1) Ngwelezana Campus
Contacts: 035-794 2570; 035 -794 1106; 035-794 2570
email: Thabi.Matsane@kznhealth.gov.za
2) Charles Johnson Memorial Campus
Contact: 034-271 0094
email: Busisiwe.Simelane@kznhealth.gov.za
3) Madadeni Campus
Phone : 034 – 314 4431
email: Sibongile.Hlatshwayo@kznhealth.gov.za
4) Benedictine Campus Phone: 035 – 831 7107 035 831 0760
email: monica.zibani@kznhealth.gov.za
South Campuses
1) Edendale Campus
Phone: 033-345 6810, 033 –392 7566
email: dereck.smith@kznhealth.gov.za
2) Grey’s Campus Phone: 033 – 897 3508 033-897 3500
email: Esther.Hlongwa@kznhealth.gov.za
3) RK Khan Campus
Phone: 031 – 459 6069 031-401 5229
email: jaya.reddy@kznhealth.gov.za
4) Addington Campus
Phone: 031 – 327 2056 031-327 2756
email: Maria.sissing@kznhealth.gov.za
5) Port Shepstone Campus
Phone: 039 – 315 5322/3/4 039-315 5325
email: Bheki.gwala@kznhealth.gov.za
6) Prince Mshiyeni Memorial
Phone: 031 – 907 8314 031-906 7772
email: Sindisiwe.mthembu@kznhealth.gov.za
7) King Edward VII Campus
Phone: 031 – 360 3110 031-206 1222
email: mba.nkabinde@kznhealth.gov.za
Schools in Kwa-Zulu Natal Province
1) Bethesda Hospital School
Phone: 035 – 595 1160; 035-595 1160
email: plantina.mbowane@kznhealth.gov.za
2) Rietvlei Hospital School
Phone : 039 – 260 5246; 039-260 0006
email: sibongile.dlamini3@kznhealth.gov.za
3) Eshowe Hospital School
Phone: 035 – 474 2153; 035-474 4289
email: elizabeth.nkosi@kznhealth.gov.za
4) St Aidans Hospital School
Phone: 031 – 314 2270 031-309 5289, 031-309 3222
email: martha.swart@kznhealth.gov.za
5) Manguzi Hospital School
Phone: 035 – 592 0150; 035-592 9864
email: hlalisile.tembe@kznhealth.gov.za
6) Nkonjeni Hospital School
Phone: 035 – 873 0618/76; 035-873 0576; 035-873
nokuthula.shabalala@kznhealth.gov.za , noxolo.mbatha@kznhealth.gov.za
7) Nkandla Hospital School
Phone: 035 – 833 5049 ext 291 035-833 0112
email: thandeka.dlamini@kznhealth.gov.za
8) Iris Marwick Hospital School
Phone: 033 – 341 5609/13 033-394 0114
email: bindu.harry@kznhealth.gov.za
9) Church of Scotland Hospital School
Phone: 033 – 493 0835; 033-493 0830
email: zamisile.mabaso@kznhealth.gov.za
Colleges/universities in Limpopo Province
1) University of Limpopo
2) Limpopo College of Nursing Sub-Campuses:
1) Giyani Campus
2.) Sekhukhune Campus
3) Sovenga Campus
4.) Thohoyandou Campus
5) Waterberg Campus
Schools in Limpopo Province
1) Malamulele Hospital
2) Warmbath Hospital
3) Mokopane Hospital
Colleges/universities in Mpumalanga Province
Currently, there are no university-level nurse-training institutes.
1) Mpumalanga College of Nursing
Phone: +271 3796 1352 Physical
Address: Themba Hospital Road, 1245, Kabokweni, South Africa
Schools in Mpumalanga Province
1) Barberton Hospital School
Phone: 013 – 712 3011 ; 013-712 4432
email: emmarential@social.mpu.gov.za
2) Standerton Hospital School
Phone: 017 712 2323
3) Middleburg Hospital School
Phone: 013 – 243 0999; 013-243 0829
email: reginaM@social.mpu.gov.za
4) Sabie Hospital Nursing School
Phone: 013-764 1222/23; 013-764 3087
5) Witbank Hospital School
Phone: 013 – 653 2238; 013-690 3614
6) Piet Retief Hospital Nursing
Phone: 017 – 824 1200; 017-824 1222
email: sibongileD@social.mpu.gov.za
Nursing is a diverse field in which you can work not only in hospitals but in other healthcare facilities such as schools, correctional facilities, and even war zones. Before settling in any program, it is best to research different institutions to decide on the best package for you. Once you have decided on a specific training institute, visit the SA Nursing Council’s list of accredited Nursing Colleges in South Africa to verify its credibility since many private schools have yet to be certified.
One of the vital nursing requirements is the SANC registration, which you can do once you get your qualification. From there, you can begin to enjoy your fulfilling nursing profession or choose to get a master’s degree. This will further advance your profession as you will become a clinical nurse specialist or an advanced nurse practitioner.