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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF DEVELOPMENT FINANCE, OFA SUMMIT 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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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NSF Participates IN Sedibeng TVET College Business Breakfast And Stakeholder Engagement

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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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STRENGTHENING ACCOUNTABILITY: NSF WORKSHOP EQUIPS EASTERN CAPE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROVIDERS FOR AUDIT READINESS

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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

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