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NATIONAL SKILLS FUND INVESTS R19 MILLION TO UNLEASH 65 CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS IN KZN
By Nndivhaleni Mukwevho The landscape of economic participation in KwaZulu-Natal is shifting for the better as the National Skills Fund (NSF) recently
SEDIBENG TVET COLLEGE LEARNERS BEGIN NEW SKILLS JOURNEY THROUGH NSF-FUNDED PROGRAMMES
By Themba Ndlovu Learners began preparing for occupational training on 28 September 2026 at Sedibeng TVET College’s Vereeniging Campus, where an induction
By: Busisiwe Fobose Dressed in colourful traditional attire, employees of the National Skills Fund (NSF) came together on 23 September 2026 to
DIGITAL SKILLS OUTREACH PROGRAMME CONNECTS STUDENTS WITH TRAINING AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
By Denira Gounden Tshwane South TVET College’s Pretoria West Campus, hosted the Digital Skills Outreach Programme on 29 September, bringing together a
MEDIA STATEMENT: NSF WELCOMES MINISTER MANAMELA’S COMMITMENT TO REFORM, STRONGER GOVERNANCE AND LEARNER SUPPORT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRETORIA, 2 October 2026 The National Skills Fund has welcomed the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr Buti
MEDIA STATEMENT: 29 YOUNG SOUTH AFRICANS TAKE ON THE WORLD AT THE WORLDSKILLS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION IN SHANGHAI, CHINA
NSF Acting CEO joins Deputy Minister Dube-Ncube and Director-General Sishi in backing Team South Africa FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, 22 September 2026
TVET MONTH LAUNCH PUTS OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS AT THE CENTRE OF SOUTH AFRICA’S SKILLS REVOLUTION
By Trevor Khuzwayo Margate, KwaZulu-Natal – 13 August 2026: For thousands of young South Africans deciding what to do after school, the
NSF OVERSIGHT VISIT HIGHLIGHTS 85% EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT FOR DIESEL MECHANIC BENEFICIARIES
By Trevor Khuzwayo Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal – For 51 young South Africans who completed a three-year Diesel Mechanics Artisan Development Programme, skills training
YOUTH DAY COMMEMORATION CONNECTS YOUNG PEOPLE WITH EDUCATION, SKILLS AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
By Denira Gounden Fifty years after the youth of 1976 took to the streets demanding a better education, a new generation gathered
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OPENS PATHWAYS TO ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION IN RURAL KWAZULU-NATAL
By Denira Gounden In a rural community where unemployment and poverty continue to constrain economic opportunities, access to practical skills can become
CAREER EXHIBITION OPENS LEARNERS’ EYES TO OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
By Denira Gounden For learners approaching the end of their schooling journey, choosing what comes next can be daunting. At Mokgareng High
HOST EMPLOYERS BRUNCH STRENGTHENS PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS THE PSET SYSTEM
By Denira Gounden A student may gain knowledge in a classroom, but the journey towards becoming a skilled professional often requires something
FUZE AVIATION ACADEMY CAREER DAY EQUIPS LEARNERS WITH INFORMATION ON AVIATION CAREERS AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
By Denira Gounden Young people from across KwaZulu-Natal gathered at Pietermaritzburg Airport on 26 June 2026 for the Fuze Aviation Academy Career
SDI GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP STRENGTHENS IMPLEMENTATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACROSS NSF-FUNDED PROGRAMMES
By Themba Ndlovu Turning skills development funding into meaningful opportunities for South Africans requires more than allocating resources. it requires strong governance,
NGQUNGQUSHE CAMPUS BRINGS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CLOSER TO RURAL EASTERN CAPE COMMUNITIES
By Busisiwe Fobose Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape – 27 August 2026: For young people in Lusikisiki and surrounding rural communities, accessing technical and
NSF TAKES OVERSIGHT TO THE FRONTLINE OF SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN THE FREE STATE
By Themba Ndlovu The National Skills Fund (NSF) has intensified its focus on accountability and measurable skills development outcomes through oversight visits
MEDIA STATEMENT: MINISTER MANAMELA RECEIVES SIU BRIEFING ON INVESTIGATIONS ACROSS THE PSET SECTOR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, 08 September 2026 The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr Buti Manamela, today met with the Head
PARLIAMENTARY YOUTH COLLOQUIUM PUTS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND YOUTH EMPLOYABILITY IN THE SPOTLIGHT
By Denira Gounden Young people were placed at the centre of discussions on South Africa’s evolving skills landscape during the Parliamentary Youth
MEDIA STATEMENT: NATIONAL SKILLS FUND TERMINATES FLYFOFA AVIATION CONTRACT, COMMITS TO RESCUING AFFECTED STUDENTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pretoria, Monday, 31 August 2026 The National Skills Fund (NSF) has formally terminated its Memorandum of Agreement with Flyfofa
PARLIAMENTARY OVERSIGHT HIGHLIGHTS CRITICAL ROLE OF CET COLLEGES IN EXPANDING PATHWAYS TO FURTHER LEARNING
By Busisiwe Fobose The critical role of Community Education and Training (CET) colleges in providing a second chance to young people who
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape – 28 August 2026 The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube officially
NSF INVESTMENT OPENS GLOBAL ACADEMIC PATHWAYS FOR SOUTH AFRICAN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
By Trevor Khuzwayo South Africa’s next generation of globally trained graduates is preparing to take its place on the international academic stage,
MEDIA STATEMENT: NSF CLARIFIES POSITION ON FLYFOFA AVIATION TRAINING PROGRAMME AND LEARNER ACCOMMODATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sunday, 23 August 2026 NSF Commitment to Affected Learners The National Skills Fund (NSF) wishes to clarify its position
THOUSANDS OF LEARNERS EXPLORE FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE CAREER EXHIBITION
By Nndivhaleni Mukwevho The National Skills Fund (NSF) participated in the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training Career Exhibition, held on
By Busisiwe Fobose & Denira Gounden Learners from across Ga-Sekhukhune District in Limpopo got one-on-one guidance on course choices, applications and career
By Busisiwe Fobose The National Skills Fund (NSF), an entity of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), participated in a
124 STUDENTS COMPLETE CLOTHING MANUFACTURING PROGRAMME FUNDED BY THE NATIONAL SKILLS FUND
By Busisiwe Fobose The National Skills Fund (NSF), an entity of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), has supported the
By: Khumbelo Naledzani The National Skills Fund proudly celebrated the achievements of its funded students who graduated during the Esayidi TVET College
NATIONAL SKILLS FUND SUPPORTS LEARNER CAREER GUIDANCE
By Nndivhaleni Mukwevho More than 6 200 Grade 12 learners from across the Sekhukhune District accessed career guidance and post-school education information
Tuesday 2 June 2026 The National Skills Fund (NSF) recently participated in the World Digital Education Conference held in Hangzhou, China, as
Programme Director, Ms Matshepo Seedat Director-General of the Department of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nkosinathi Sishi CEO of the South African
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWEDNESDAY, 10 JUNE 2026 The National Skills Fund (NSF) acknowledges the public apology issued by ForekInstitute of Technology regarding the
Friday, 29 May 2026 The National Skills Fund (NSF) has terminated its Memorandum of Agreement (MoA)with Phila Jordan Capital (PJC), the implementing
MEDIA ADVISORY: NSF ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE, MELISSA ERRA, TO ADDRESS NSF–TFG GRADUATION CEREMONY IN THE WESTERN CAPE
WEDNESDAY, 3 JUNE 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Acting Chief Executive Officer, Melissa Erra, will address the National Skills Fund (NSF) and
TFG ACCELERATED MANUFACTURING GROWTH PROJECT DRIVING LOCALISATION AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
By Sivuyisiwe Hombile The National Skills Fund (NSF), in strategic partnership with The Foschini Group (TFG), is driving large-scale industrial skills development
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
Parallel Session: Leading Higher Education through Digital and Intelligent Innovation: Building a New Ecosystem for Talent Development Programme Director, Your Excellency, Dr
By Honest Sihlango The partnership between the National Skills Fund (NSF) and Capricorn TVET College is creating opportunities for young people to
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
By Honest Sihlango The Human Resource Development Council of South Africa (HRDC) 5th Summit, held from 16–17 April 2026 at the Gallagher
By Honest Sihlango In a world where opportunity is often defined by geography, a bold shift is unfolding, one that is turning
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
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
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
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
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
TO ALL MEDIADATE: 10 APRIL 2026 The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr Buti Manamela has welcomed the decisive intervention by
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
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
NSF Participates IN Sedibeng TVET College Business Breakfast And Stakeholder Engagement
By Enith Gouws-Sibiya The National Skills Fund (NSF) strengthened its commitment to advancing industry-aligned skills development through its participation in the Sedibeng
