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
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 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
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
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
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