Services SETA Initiative Brings Reading, Career Guidance and Skills Development to 450 KwaZulu-Natal Learners

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Career Guidance and Skills Development

Around 450 high school learners from the Mkhambathini Area in KwaZulu-Natal participated in an education initiative at Esidadeni, in which reading, career guidance and personal development were prioritised. The initiative brought together Services SETA, the RedBookshelf Foundation, Durban University of Technology (DUT), Nedbank, Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT), Icebolethu Group Foundation and Berea Group of … Read more

Crawford International Teacher Internship Offers Student Educators Practical Classroom Experience and Mentorship

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International Teacher Internship

South African students who wish to pursue a career in the teaching profession can benefit from the Crawford International Teacher Intern programme which offers practical experience during their studies. The internship, offered by ADvTECH education group allows student teachers to support experienced educators and gain practical skills in a school environment. The class-based element can … Read more

MICT SETA governance concerns referred to National Skills Authority for assessment

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MICT SETA governance National Skills

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has referred governance and leadership concerns at MICT SETA back to the National Skills Authority (NSA) for review, after developments concerning the organization’s leadership and senior managers. The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has stated that the NSA will be asked to conduct an urgent governance … Read more

Services SETA highlights skills investments, bursaries and graduate workplace opportunities

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SETA highlights skills

Services SETA has reported on a number of institutional achievements, including reduced legacy liabilities, significant funding of TVET colleges, bursaries for 15,000 students and workplace opportunities for 20,000 graduates Taken together, the figures demonstrate an emphasis on connecting skills development with institutional, student and workplace needs TVET college funding One of the figures reported by … Read more

Tshwane South TVET College Opens ARPL Opportunity for Experienced Artisans in Three Trades

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TVET College ARPL Opportunity

Tshwane South TVET College has opened an Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) opportunity for employed workers with experience in Fitting and Turning, Diesel Mechanics and Automotive Motor Mechanics. Opportunities close on 3 September 2026. The opportunity, which is presented in partnership with LGSETA, targets experienced workers who can provide evidence of at least three … Read more

NYDA Chairperson Sunshine Myende to attend ICROP Ministerial Imbizo in KwaZulu Natal

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National Youth Development

National Youth Development Agency Executive Chairperson Sunshine Myende to participate in ICROP Ministerial Imbizo at Snxadini Sportfield, Swayimane on 28 August 2026 The community engagement will be held at Snxadini Sportfield in Ward 13, Swayimane at 11:00. This is a part of the Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme which is aimed at bringing services closer … Read more

Services SETA Administrator Lehlogonolo Masoga to Stay in Post until January 2027

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Services SETA Administrator

Services SETA Administrator Lehlogonolo Masoga will continue to serve in his capacity until January 2027 as Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has approved a five-month extension to his appointment. The extension will commence from 19 August 2026 and will end on 19 January 2027, as revealed by the government notice published in the … Read more

Proposal to Link Graduate Salaries to NSFAS Repayments Sparks Student Funding Debate

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A proposal to make NSFAS student-loan repayments more closely linked to graduates’ earnings has renewed debate about how South Africa can recover student debt while protecting access to higher education. The proposal suggests that government could use the country’s income and employment systems to identify graduates who are earning and facilitate repayments based on what … Read more

Mandela Career Festival Connects 2,000 Western Cape Learners With Study and Training Opportunities

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About 2,000 learners in the Western Cape have been given access to career guidance, study information and skills-development opportunities through the 2026 Mandela Day Career Development Festival. The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) launched the first day of the festival at Umyezo Wama Apile High School in Grabouw, bringing together learners, educators, universities, … Read more

Eastern Cape to Close 123 Schools as Learner Numbers Decline, With 300 More in Review

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Eastern Cape School Closure Plan

The Eastern Cape Department of Education has confirmed plans to close 123 schools during the coming financial year, citing declining learner enrolment and the resulting impact on the allocation of teachers and other education resources. A further 300 schools have been earmarked for closure in the years ahead, as the provincial department continues with a … Read more