People taking part in the Ya Rona Digital Ambassadors Programme got a glimpse of digital media and creative skills at a walkabout and student showcase at the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (NEMISA) in Auckland Park. The campus tour was part of the induction process for Ya Rona ambassadors and involved representatives from … Read more
Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Yusuf Cassim, MP, has met with the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) at the latter’s Parktown, Johannesburg headquarters to discuss the organisation’s skills funding, bursary support and progress under administration. The engagement allowed the Deputy Minister to obtain a briefing on the organisation’s current position, … Read more
For learners who rely on financial aid to pursue their studies, understanding whether the funding is approved and when it will be received is an important aspect that can help them maintain focus on their qualifications According to NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme), a responsive funding approach should be designed in a way that … Read more
The Transport Education and Training Authority has committed to fast-tracking delayed bursary allowance and apprentice stipend payments following complaints from nearly 300 beneficiaries from February to August this year. The commitment comes after an engagement between Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim and the TETA concerning the unpaid allowances. The delays have left … Read more
Services SETA has conducted a monitoring visit at Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) to check the situation of 110 students who are supported for practical workplace training as they go towards graduating in 2027. The monitoring visit occurred on 18 August 2026 and was carried out to ascertain programme implementation, compliance and student welfare. The … Read more
The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) has announced a range of measures to promote education and skills development from students with outstanding debt, to first-time entrants to university, to funding for post-school education and training colleges and graduate internships. The support measures are targeted at different stages of the education and employment … Read more
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has referred governance and leadership concerns at MICT SETA to the National Skills Authority following recent developments within the SETA’s Accounting Authority and executive management. As reported by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), the NSA will undertake a rapid governance assessment to establish the relevant … Read more
As part of TVET Month, the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) aims to encourage young people to re-evaluate the future that they have in mind following matric. University is often the first consideration; however, it should not be the only one at a point in life where it is time to … Read more
August is celebrated as Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) month in South Africa as the spotlight shines on tertiary education and training providers as a source of gaining practical skills for the working world. This campaign reminds students considering enrolling at a TVET college to be informed and knowledgeable about the occupational qualifications … Read more
The Public Protector has launched a separate systemic inquiry into student accommodation after inspections at a number of higher education institutions uncovered unsafe and inadequate living conditions. Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka addressed the findings during a press briefing in Pretoria on Tuesday, where she provided an update on a larger systemic probe into maladministration … Read more