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 MEDIA STATEMENT: WORLD DIGITAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SITE VISITS STRENGTHENS THE NATIONAL SKILLS FUND’S RESOLVE TO CONTINUE INVESTING IN INITIATIVES THAT BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE AND UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF SOUTH AFRICANS

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Tuesday 2 June 2026 The National Skills Fund (NSF) recently participated in the World Digital Education Conference held in Hangzhou, China, as well as visits to technology companies, vocational colleges and institutions directly under the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. Acting Chief Executive Officer, Ms Melissa Erra, formed part of the […]

 MEDIA STATEMENT: WORLD DIGITAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SITE VISITS STRENGTHENS THE NATIONAL SKILLS FUND’S RESOLVE TO CONTINUE INVESTING IN INITIATIVES THAT BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE AND UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF SOUTH AFRICANS Read More »

MEDIA STATEMENT: NATIONAL SKILLS FUND ACKNOWLEDGES FOREK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY’S PUBLIC APOLOGY AND CONFIRMS PAYMENT OF ALL OUTSTANDING LEARNER STIPENDS

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWEDNESDAY, 10 JUNE 2026 The National Skills Fund (NSF) acknowledges the public apology issued by ForekInstitute of Technology regarding the delays in the payment of learner stipends underthe 24-Month Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Project in Mpumalanga Province.The NSF welcomes Forek Institute’s acceptance of responsibility for the delays andits apology to affected learners, their

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MEDIA ADVISORY: NSF ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE, MELISSA ERRA, TO ADDRESS NSF–TFG GRADUATION CEREMONY IN THE WESTERN CAPE

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WEDNESDAY, 3 JUNE 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Acting Chief Executive Officer, Melissa Erra, will address the National Skills Fund (NSF) and The Foschini Group (TFG) Graduation Ceremony in Epping, Cape Town. The graduation ceremony forms part of the NSF’s R177 million investment in skills development and youth employability through its strategic partnership with The Foschini

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ADDRESS BY MR BUTI MANAMELA, MP, MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA AT THE WORLD DIGITAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE CHINA, HANGZHOU 12 MAY 2026

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Parallel Session: Leading Higher Education through Digital and Intelligent Innovation: Building a New Ecosystem for Talent Development Programme Director, Your Excellency, Dr Huai Jinpeng, Minister of Education of the People’s Republic of China, Honourable Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, Somewhere in South Africa, at this very moment, a young woman is

ADDRESS BY MR BUTI MANAMELA, MP, MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA AT THE WORLD DIGITAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE CHINA, HANGZHOU 12 MAY 2026 Read More »

NATIONAL SKILLS FUNDS’S LIFE-CHANGING INVESTMENT AT CAPRICORN TVET COLLEGE

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By Honest Sihlango The partnership between the National Skills Fund (NSF) and Capricorn TVET College is creating opportunities for young people to pursue careers in both artisan and professional fields, while responding to the country’s growing demand for scarce and critical skills. Through an investment of R45 million, the NSF is supporting 432 beneficiaries enrolled

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NATIONAL SKILLS FUND INVESTMENT STRENGTHENS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AT KING SABATA DALINDYEBO TVET COLLEGE

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By Honest Sihlango South Africa’s future economic growth depends heavily on a skilled, capable, and industry-ready workforce. At the centre of this effort is sustained investment in education and training. Through an investment of R64.6 million, the National Skills Fund (NSF) is supporting meaningful skills development at King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) TVET College through the

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HRDC SUMMIT PUTS SPOTLIGHT ON DIGITAL SKILLS AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT

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By Honest Sihlango The Human Resource Development Council of South Africa (HRDC) 5th Summit, held from 16–17 April 2026 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, marked a significant milestone in advancing the country’s human capital development agenda. Convened under the theme “Living and Working in a Changing World,” the Summit brought together leaders from government,

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A DIGITAL SHIFT BEGINS IN THE EASTERN CAPE AS 440 YOUTH JOIN NSF PROGRAMME

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By Honest Sihlango In a world where opportunity is often defined by geography, a bold shift is unfolding, one that is turning overlooked potential into undeniable power. Deep in the heart of the Eastern Cape, in towns like Queenstown, Alice, and East London, a new digital revolution is quietly taking root. Through the strategic partnership

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LAUNCH OF 4IR LAB AND CENTRE OF SPECIALISATION IN MILLWRIGHT STRENGTHENS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH

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By Cnythia Modiba On 14 April 2026, Deputy President Paul Mashatile officially launched a state-of-the-art Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Digital Innovation Lab and a Centre of Specialisation (CoS) in Millwright at Gert Sibande TVET College in Standerton, Mpumalanga. The Deputy President’s participation represented government’s recognition of the critical role that Technical and Vocational Education and

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MEDIA STATEMENT: NSF ACTS AGAINST FOREK INSTITUTE OVER DELAYED LEARNER STIPENDS AND FINANCIAL NON-COMPLIANCE IN WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING PROJECT

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUNDAY, 19 APRIL 2026 The National Skills Fund (NSF) confirms that 430 learners participating in the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) project implemented by Forek Institute of Technology (Pty) Ltd have experienced delays in the payment of their stipends. The project, which commenced in March 2024 and is scheduled to conclude on 26

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