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MTSHANYANA DEVELOPMENT TRUST EMPOWERING RURAL YOUTH THROUGH AGRICULTURE AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

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 […]

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF DEVELOPMENT FINANCE, OFA SUMMIT 2026

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

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GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY COLLABORATE TO EXPAND SKILLS AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH

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

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

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

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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