Media Statements

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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MEDIA STATEMENT: NSF REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SIU PROCESS ON RUBICON COMMUNICATIONS MATTER

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

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MEDIA STATEMENT: MINISTER BUTI MANAMELA WELCOMES SIU RECOVERY OF NSF FUNDS

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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MEDIA STATEMENT: NSF WELCOMES SIU RECOVERY OF R2.7 MILLION MISUSED IN RUBICON SKILLS PROJECT

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

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NSF EMPOWERS RURAL LEARNERS AT MOLETŠI CAREER EXPO TO DRIVE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND CAREER AWARENESS

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

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