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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
STRENGTHENING ACCOUNTABILITY: NSF WORKSHOP EQUIPS EASTERN CAPE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROVIDERS FOR AUDIT READINESS
By Sivuyisiwe Hombile The Eastern Cape Regional Skills Development Provider (SDP) Workshop, held on 25–26 February 2026 at the Buffalo City TVET
By Sivuyisiwe Hombile On 9 and 10 March 2026, the Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Dr Mimmy Gondwe visited
MEDIA STATEMENT: NATIONAL SKILLS FUND REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO WORLDSKILLS SOUTH AFRICA AND LONG-TERM ARTISAN DEVELOPMENT
Thursday, 05 March 2026 For Immediate Release The National Skills Fund (NSF) has reaffirmed its role as one of the main funders
PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION CONDUCTS OVERSIGHT VISIT TO NSF FUNDED PROJECTS IN TZANEEN
By Khumbelo Naledzani The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training undertook an oversight visit to Limpopo Province from 26 to
MEDIA STATEMENT:NATIONAL SKILLS FUND NOTES THE PUBLIC APOLOGY AND CORRECTIVE MEASURES BY PHILA JORDAN CAPITAL FOLLOWING LEARNER ACCOMMODATION DISRUPTION
Thursday, 05 February 2026 On Wednesday, 04 February 2026, the National Skills Fund (NSF) convened an urgent meeting with Phila Jordan Capital,
MEDIA STATEMENT: NATIONAL SKILLS FUND’S RESPONSE TO THE CITIZEN NEWSPAPER ARTICLE, “NSF ANNUAL REPORTS EXPOSE ACCOUNTABILITY IN AVIATION TRAINING FUNDING”
Wednesday, 4 February 2026 The National Skills Fund (NSF) has noted The Citizen newspaper article published on Thursday, 29 January 2026 in
MEDIA STATEMENT: NATIONAL SKILLS FUND RESPONDS TO AMABHUNGANE’S STORY OF 28 JANUARY TITLED “PETROSA’S R3.5 BILLION RAID ON STUDENT FUNDING”
Wednesday, 4 February 2026 The National Skills Fund (NSF) wishes to place on record that it remains committed to its legislative mandate,
NSF SUPPORTS HSRC WIL PROGRAMME, ALIGNING PURPOSE WITH PERSEVERANCE
The National Skills Fund (NSF) participated in the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) Internship Opening Event under the theme “Aligning Purpose with
NSF STRENGTHENS RISK CULTURE THROUGH TRAINING
By Honest Sihlango (Communication Officer) The National Skills Fund (NSF) hosted a Risk Management Training Workshop for Risk Owners, Risk Champions, and
SA–CHINA SKILLS PARTNERSHIP POWERS NEW ENERGY VEHICLE TALENT PIPELINE.
The partnership between South Africa and the People’s Republic of China in technical and vocational skills development reached a significant milestone in
WESTERN AND NORTHERN CAPE REGION HOSTS QUARTER 2 REPORTING AND PROGRESS SESSIONS WITH SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROVIDERS
By Enith Gouws-Sibiya The Western Cape (WC) and Northern Cape (NC) Regional Skills Development Implementation (SDI) Office of the National Skills Fund
ARTISAN GRADUATES CELEBRATE THEIR GRADUATION AT GODISANG DEVELOPMENT
By Cynthia Modiba The atmosphere was filled with pride and accomplishment as Godisang Development NPC celebrated the graduation of learners from the
STRENGTHENING THE ERP POST–GO-LIVE CONTINUITY AND PHASE 2 READINESS WITH THE CAN CHAMPS
By: Enith Gouws-Sibiya On 26 November 2025, the National Skills Fund’s (NSF) ICT and Analytics Directorate hosted its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
NSF Connect Signals a New Chapter in the Entity’s Journey to Accountability, Impact and Operational Excellence
The National Skills Fund (NSF) has marked a major milestone in its transformation journey with the unveiling of its new Enterprise Resource
MEDIA ADVISORY
03 DECEMBER 2025 MEDIA ADVISORYFor Immediate Release MINISTER BUTI MANAMELA TO HOST THE NSF MEDIA LAUNCH: ACCELERATING THE NSF’S JOURNEY TO OPERATIONAL
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STATEMENT BY THE NATIONAL SKILLS FUND ON ITS 2024/25 ANNUAL REPORT, TO BE PRESENTED AT THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND
NSF Strengthens Skills Development in Eastern Cape Through Strategic Site Visits and Partnerships
The National Skills Fund (NSF), under the Department of Higher Education and Training, approved a combined grant funding allocation of R68 Million
Strategic Partnerships Celebrated at Breakfast Hosted by South West Gauteng TVET College
By Cynthia Modiba South West Gauteng TVET College hosted a Strategic and Implementing Partners Breakfast on 10 October 2025, bringing together key
NSF Driving Artisan Development and Transforming Rural Communities
By Honest Sihlango The National Skills Fund (NSF) continues to play a crucial role in empowering South Africans from rural and historically
STATEMENT BY MINISTER BUTI MANAMELA ON THE STATE OF READINESS FOR THE 2026 ACADEMIC YEAR, 15 SEPTEMBER 2025, PRETORIA
1. Introduction Comrades and colleagues, Deputy Ministers Dr’s Gondwe and Dube-Ncube, our Director-General and senior management of the Department, the leadership of
OPENING OF 4IR CENTRE HUB AT NORTHERN CAPE UPINGTON
By Mudanalwo Ravele On 25 July 2025, the National Skills Fund (NSF) attended the official opening of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)
Deputy Minister Dr Mimmy Gondwe launches Matric Support Programme in the Eastern Cape ahead of the 2026 academic year.
By Sivuyisiwe Hombile The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, launched her office’s Matric Support Programme, a bold
NSF Showcases Opportunities at Ministerial Youth Day Event Exhibition in Limpopo, Phalaborwa.
By: Lebeko Morema On 27 June 2025, the National Skills Fund (NSF) participated in an exhibition during the Ministerial Youth Day event
National Skills Fund (NSF) Sows Over R234 Million in Food Security and Skills Development.
By Sivuyisiwe Hombile The National Skills Fund (NSF) is implementing a large-scale skills development intervention in the Eastern Cape Province as part
Empowering Rural Youth Through Artisan Skills Development: The NSF–Gijima Apprenticeship Programme
By Sivuyisiwe Hombile Gijima Holdings (Pty) Ltd, in collaboration with the National Skills Fund (NSF), initiated a multi-year apprenticeship programme from 1
Eleven years after the declaration of August as TVET Month
By Khumbelo Naledzani In 2013, the Ministry of Higher Education and Training, in partnership with the South African Public Colleges Organisation (SAPCO),
Artisan Development: A Crucial Pillar for South Africa’s Growth and NSF’s Driving Force
By Honest Sihlango Empowering youth, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, with artisan skills is key to transforming South Africa’s socio-economic landscape. Many
Ingwe TVET College Breaks Ground on Groundbreaking Agricultural Campus in Ntabankulu
Deputy Minister Dr Nomusa Dube–Ncube delivers her keynote address, highlighting the significance of skills development at Ingwe TVET College.
Sowing Seeds of Change: Youth Lead the Call for Action in Zululand
By Sivuyisiwe Hombile In celebration of Youth Month, the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) hosted a vibrant Youth Engagement Programme
Deputy Minister Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube Hands Over Aliwal North Engineering Campus in TVET Month
Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, officially handed over the Aliwal North Engineering Campus of Ikhala TVET College
MEDIA ADVISORY: DEPUTY MINISTER DUBE-NCUBE TO OFFICIALLY HAND OVER IKHALA TVET COLLEGE’S ALIWAL NORTH ENGINEERING CAMPUS
25 AUGUST 2025 Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, will on Thursday, 28 August 2025, officially hand over
NATIONAL SKILLS FUND SHOWCASES IMPACT AT THE BUDGET VOTE BENEFICIARIES’ BREAKFAST IN CAPE TOWN
2 July 2025 By Asanda Msileni – Deputy Director: Public Relations and Communication As part of the Department of Higher Education and
President Ramaphosa Visits NSF-Funded Jobs Boost Programme to Engage Youth Beneficiaries
President Cyril Ramaphosa recently visited the Foundation for Professional Development (FPD) in Pretoria East to observe progress on the Jobs Boost Outcomes
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9 JUNE 2025
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO JOIN PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA AT THE JOBS BOOST OUTCOMES FUND SITE VISIT IN PRETORIA. The Minister
UPDATE: NSF PAYMENT SYSTEM BACK ONLINE
UPDATE: NSF PAYMENT SYSTEM BACK ONLINE NOTICE 15 May 2025 The National Skills Fund is not directly responsible for payment of beneficiaries’
MINISTER NKABANE WELCOMES THE SPECIAL INVESTIGATING UNIT’S (SIU)INVESTIGATION INTO THE AFFAIRS OF THE NATIONAL SKILLS FUND
MINISTER NKABANE WELCOMES THE SPECIAL INVESTIGATING UNIT’S (SIU)INVESTIGATION INTO THE AFFAIRS OF THE NATIONAL SKILLS FUND MEDIA STATEMENTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE13 MAY 2025
NSF participates in the National Tourism Career Expo 2024.
The National Skills Fund (NSF) participated in the National Tourism Career Expo (NTCE) at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo, in
Garden Route Municipality launches skills development project
Garden Route Councillor Stephen de Vries, with the students enrolled in the newly launched hospitality programme On 18 September 2024 launched a
DHET focuses on vocational excellence, entrepreneurship
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has hosted technical and vocational education and training (TVET) month for the 50 public
