For Immediate Release Friday, 17 April 2026 The National Skills Fund (NSF) notes the continued media interest and requests forfurther clarity regarding the Rubicon Communications project, including recent publicstatements issued by Rubicon Communications outlining its position. While the NSFappreciates the importance of public accountability and media scrutiny, it is not in aposition at this stage […]
TO ALL MEDIADATE: 10 APRIL 2026 The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr Buti Manamela has welcomed the decisive intervention by the Special Investigating Unit in securing the recovery of R2.7 million misused funds in the Rubicon Communications, skills development project. This outcome sends a clear message that public funds allocated for skills development
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFRIDAY, 10 APRIL 2026 The National Skills Fund (NSF) welcomes the announcement by the SpecialInvestigating Unit (SIU) confirming the signing of an Acknowledgement ofDebt with Rubicon Communications CC and its Chief Executive Officer, Ms HangwaniMudangawe Nengovhela, for the repayment of R2,699,000 in public funds that weremisused and diverted from their intended purpose of
By Honest Sihlango The National Skills Fund (NSF) participated in the 1st Moletši Annual Career Expo, held on 26 March 2026 at the Kgoshi Kgabo Moloto Royal Palace in Moletši, Limpopo. The event brought together key stakeholders in education and skills development to empower learners with information on post-school opportunities and career pathways. Organised under
Thursday, 05 March 2026 For Immediate Release The National Skills Fund (NSF) has reaffirmed its role as one of the main funders of WorldSkills South Africa (WSSA), demonstrating its continued leadership and commitment to artisan and skills development in South Africa. This strategic investment reflects government’s broader effort to strengthen the country’s skills base, improve
The National Skills Fund (NSF) participated in the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) Internship Opening Event under the theme “Aligning Purpose with Perseverance” on 28 January 2026 at the HSRC offices in Pretoria. The hybrid event brought together HSRC hosts, their interns, representatives from the NSF, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and universities
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By Honest Sihlango (Communication Officer) The National Skills Fund (NSF) hosted a Risk Management Training Workshop for Risk Owners, Risk Champions, and Alternates at the Manhattan Hotel on 22–23 January. The training was facilitated by Fachs Business Consulting and Training as part of the NSF’s ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and embed a culture of
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The partnership between South Africa and the People’s Republic of China in technical and vocational skills development reached a significant milestone in January 2026 as 36 South African TVET students returned home after an intensive 18-week training programme in Beijing, focused on emerging technologies in the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) sector. The programme, hosted by
SA–CHINA SKILLS PARTNERSHIP POWERS NEW ENERGY VEHICLE TALENT PIPELINE. Read More »
By Enith Gouws-Sibiya The Western Cape (WC) and Northern Cape (NC) Regional Skills Development Implementation (SDI) Office of the National Skills Fund (NSF) hosted the Quarter 2 Reporting and Progress Sessions with Skills Development Providers (SDP) across the region on 9 and 10 December 2025. The two-day engagement, led by the Director for the Western
By Cynthia Modiba The atmosphere was filled with pride and accomplishment as Godisang Development NPC celebrated the graduation of learners from the National Skills Fund (NSF) Artisan Development Programme. This achievement represents a meaningful contribution to the Department of Higher Education and Training’s (DHET) national artisan development target, which aims to produce at least 30
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