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MEDIA STATEMENT: DEPUTY MINISTER DUBE-NCUBE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES AND HANDS OVER INGWE TVET COLLEGE’S NGQUNGQUSHE CAMPUS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY TRAINING CENTRE TO THE LUSIKISIKI COMMUNITY

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape – 28 August 2026 The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube officially launched and handed over the Ngqungqushe Campus of Ingwe TVET College to the community of Lusikisiki, marking a major milestone in government’s drive to expand access to quality post-school education and skills development

MEDIA STATEMENT: DEPUTY MINISTER DUBE-NCUBE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES AND HANDS OVER INGWE TVET COLLEGE’S NGQUNGQUSHE CAMPUS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY TRAINING CENTRE TO THE LUSIKISIKI COMMUNITY Read More »

NSF INVESTMENT OPENS GLOBAL ACADEMIC PATHWAYS FOR SOUTH AFRICAN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

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By Trevor Khuzwayo South Africa’s next generation of globally trained graduates is preparing to take its place on the international academic stage, as the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) recently welcomed the 2026 International Scholarships cohort during the Pre-Departure Orientation Programme held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, OR Tambo. The week-long programme brought

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MEDIA STATEMENT: NSF CLARIFIES POSITION ON FLYFOFA AVIATION TRAINING PROGRAMME AND LEARNER ACCOMMODATION

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sunday, 23 August 2026 NSF Commitment to Affected Learners The National Skills Fund (NSF) wishes to clarify its position regarding the NSF-funded aviation training programme implemented in partnership with Flyfofa Aviation Training (Pty) Ltd. The NSF is acutely aware of the anxiety and uncertainty experienced by affected learners and their parents following

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THOUSANDS OF LEARNERS EXPLORE FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE CAREER EXHIBITION

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By Nndivhaleni Mukwevho The National Skills Fund (NSF) participated in the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training Career Exhibition, held on 24 July 2026 at the Orange Farm Community Multi-purpose Hall in Orange Farm, Johannesburg. The exhibition brought together approximately 2,700 Grade 12 learners from 12 secondary schools, providing an important platform for learners

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NSF HELPS HIGH SCHOOL LEARNERS MAP OUT CAREERS AT GA-SEKHUKHUNE FAIR IN LIMPOPO

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By Busisiwe Fobose & Denira Gounden Learners from across Ga-Sekhukhune District in Limpopo got one-on-one guidance on course choices, applications and career pathways on 22 July when the Bakgopa Bakopa Traditional Authority hosted a university and career fair at Matsepe Primary School. For many of the learners who attended, it was the first time they

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NSF PROMOTES SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT YOUTH EMPOWERMENT DAY IN MAMELODI

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By Busisiwe Fobose The National Skills Fund (NSF), an entity of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), participated in a Youth Empowerment Day event held at Mamelodi West Assembly of God on 20 June 2026. The event brought together young people, skills development stakeholders and training institutions to share information on education, training

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124 STUDENTS COMPLETE CLOTHING MANUFACTURING PROGRAMME FUNDED BY THE NATIONAL SKILLS FUND

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By Busisiwe Fobose The National Skills Fund (NSF), an entity of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), has supported the graduation of 124 students who completed the Clothing Manufacturing Process Course at Prestige College in Epping and Maitland. The graduation ceremony took place on 5 June 2026 and formed part of Youth Month

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 MEDIA STATEMENT: WORLD DIGITAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SITE VISITS STRENGTHENS THE NATIONAL SKILLS FUND’S RESOLVE TO CONTINUE INVESTING IN INITIATIVES THAT BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE AND UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF SOUTH AFRICANS

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Tuesday 2 June 2026 The National Skills Fund (NSF) recently participated in the World Digital Education Conference held in Hangzhou, China, as well as visits to technology companies, vocational colleges and institutions directly under the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. Acting Chief Executive Officer, Ms Melissa Erra, formed part of the

 MEDIA STATEMENT: WORLD DIGITAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SITE VISITS STRENGTHENS THE NATIONAL SKILLS FUND’S RESOLVE TO CONTINUE INVESTING IN INITIATIVES THAT BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE AND UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF SOUTH AFRICANS Read More »

MEDIA BRIEFING BY BUTI MANAMELA, MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING, ON DEVELOPMENTS REGARDING MODERNISING QUALIFICATIONS, GCIS, 11 JUNE 2026

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Programme Director, Ms Matshepo Seedat Director-General of the Department of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nkosinathi Sishi CEO of the South African Qualifications Authority, Ms Nadia Starr, CEO of the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations, Mr Vijayen Naidoo, Acting CEO of the National Skills Fund, Ms Melissa Erra CEOs of the various SETAs, Leadership

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MEDIA STATEMENT: NATIONAL SKILLS FUND ACKNOWLEDGES FOREK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY’S PUBLIC APOLOGY AND CONFIRMS PAYMENT OF ALL OUTSTANDING LEARNER STIPENDS

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWEDNESDAY, 10 JUNE 2026 The National Skills Fund (NSF) acknowledges the public apology issued by ForekInstitute of Technology regarding the delays in the payment of learner stipends underthe 24-Month Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Project in Mpumalanga Province.The NSF welcomes Forek Institute’s acceptance of responsibility for the delays andits apology to affected learners, their

MEDIA STATEMENT: NATIONAL SKILLS FUND ACKNOWLEDGES FOREK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY’S PUBLIC APOLOGY AND CONFIRMS PAYMENT OF ALL OUTSTANDING LEARNER STIPENDS Read More »

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