By Sivuyisiwe Hombile The National Skills Fund (NSF), in strategic partnership with The Foschini Group (TFG), is driving large-scale industrial skills development and localisation through the TFG Accelerated Manufacturing Growth Project, an initiative designed to strengthen South Africa’s Clothing, Textile, Footwear and Leather (CTFL) sector while creating sustainable employment opportunities for unemployed youth. Recognising the

By Sivuyisiwe Hombile The Mtshanyana Development Trust is making a meaningful impact in the rural communities surrounding Cofimvaba in the Eastern Cape through its Agricultural Skills Development Project, funded by the National Skills Fund (NSF). Based in the Chris Hani District Municipality under the Intsika Yethu Local Municipality, the project focuses on equipping young people

By Sivuyisiwe Hombile The 2026 Outcomes Finance Alliance (OFA) Summit, hosted in partnership with the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), the Presidency Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI), the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), UBS Optimus Foundation, Levoca and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), brought together global leaders committed to advancing outcomes-based approaches

By Cynthia Modiba The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, in partnership with the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Angie Motshekga, and accompanied by former Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, led a Career Expo and Outreach Programme at the Masameni Sports Field

By Enith Gouws-Sibiya The National Skills Fund (NSF) strengthened its commitment to advancing industry-aligned skills development through its participation in the Sedibeng Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College at its Business Breakfast and Stakeholder Engagement session held on 27 March 2026 at Emerald Resort and Casino in Vanderbijlpark. Held under the theme “Empowering

By Sivuyisiwe Hombile The Eastern Cape Regional Skills Development Provider (SDP) Workshop, held on 25–26 February 2026 at the Buffalo City TVET College East London Campus, brought together different stakeholders to strengthen governance, compliance, and programme delivery within the National Skills Fund (NSF) ecosystem. The workshop formed part of the NSF’s ongoing efforts to support

By Sivuyisiwe Hombile On 9 and 10 March 2026, the Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Dr Mimmy Gondwe visited two schools in Worcester, Zwelethemba High School and Vusisizwe High School as part of the Matric Support Programme. The initiative brought together learners, educators, parents, and partners from across the Post-School Education and