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
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
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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
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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
By Khumbelo Naledzani The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training undertook an oversight visit to Limpopo Province from 26 to 29 January 2026, as part of its mandate to assess the readiness of Post-School Education and Training institutions for the 2026 academic year. As part of the programme, the Committee visited two projects
Thursday, 05 February 2026 On Wednesday, 04 February 2026, the National Skills Fund (NSF) convened an urgent meeting with Phila Jordan Capital, our Gauteng based implementing partner in Aviation Training, following the disruption of learner accommodation services arising from the termination of a contract between Phila Jordan Capital and a third-party accommodation supplier. This meeting
