Lilitha College of Nursing: Apply Now for Accredited Nursing Programmes in Eastern Cape

Are you passionate about a career in nursing and looking to apply to a recognized public nursing institution in South Africa? Lilitha College of Nursing, under the Eastern Cape Department of Health, invites aspiring nurses to apply for its 2025 intake of accredited nursing programmes across various campuses in the Eastern Cape.

These programmes are designed to provide both foundational and advanced skills needed to serve in the healthcare system, with opportunities to specialize in general nursing, midwifery, and mental health nursing.

Accredited Nursing Programmes Offered (2025)

Lilitha College of Nursing offers the following programmes at different campuses:

1. Diploma in Nursing (General Nursing)

• Offered at:
  • East London Main Campus (60 students)
  • Lusikisiki Main Campus (60 students)
  • Mthatha Main Campus (60 students)
  • Port Elizabeth Main Campus (56 students)
  • Queenstown Main Campus (40 students)

2. Advanced Diploma in Midwifery

• Offered at:
  • East London Main Campus (28 students)
  • Lusikisiki Main Campus (15 students)
  • Mthatha Main Campus (27 students)
  • St Patrick’s Sub-Campus (14 students)

3. Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

• Offered at:
  • East London Main Campus (40 students)
  • Mthatha Main Campus (40 students)

4. Higher Certificate in Nursing

This foundational certificate is available across several sub-campuses, including:

• Butterworth, Madwaleni, Nompumelelo, Tafalofefe, Victoria, Madzikane Ka-Zulu, St Patrick’s, Dr Malizo Mpehle, Nessie Knight, St Barnabas, St Lucy’s, Andries Vosloo, Dora Ngiza, Midlands, Settlers, All Saints, Glen Grey, and Umlamli.
• Each sub-campus admits around 15 to 40 students annually.

How to Apply

Applications can be made by contacting the relevant campus or sub-campus principal directly. Ensure that you meet the minimum academic requirements and are ready to commit to full-time study.

Here are some key contact numbers for Lilitha College of Nursing – Main Campuses:

East London Main Campus
043 742 0684 / 043 709 2415

Mthatha Main Campus
047 502 4066 / 067 081 4848

Lusikisiki Main Campus
039 251 1892

Port Elizabeth Main Campus
083 460 9284

Queenstown Main Campus
045 839 2482

You may also contact the Eastern Cape Department of Health for general nursing programme inquiries at:
043 700 9704 / 083 378 0105 / 083 378 0098

Visit: www.echealth.gov.za