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The 2026 public school calendar for South Africa provides a clear academic structure for parents, learners, and educators across all provinces. Published in line with the Department of Basic Education (DBE), the calendar outlines school term dates, public holidays, special school holidays, and the actual number of teaching days for the year. Understanding the school … Read more

Meta Description The School Terms and Holidays South African school calendar is confirmed. See all school terms, start and end dates, public holidays, and key planning tips for parents and learners, based on the Department of Basic Education calendar. Planning a school year successfully starts with understanding the official school calendar. For parents, learners, educators, … Read more

SETA stands for Sector Education and Training Authority. In South Africa, SETAs are government-established organisations responsible for skills development, learnerships, apprenticeships, and workforce training across different economic sectors. What Is a SETA in South Africa? A Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) is a statutory body created under the Skills Development Act. Each SETA focuses … Read more

The MICT SETA (Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority) plays a strategic role in shaping South Africa’s skills ecosystem. As the country accelerates toward a digital, knowledge-driven economy, the MICT SETA is responsible for ensuring that education, training, and workplace skills remain aligned with industry needs. Covering key sectors such as … Read more

Meta Description:Learn how to identify a high-paying learning programme in South Africa. Discover proven signs of quality learnerships, in-demand skills, SETA accreditation, and long-term career value in 2026. Choosing the right learning programme can change your financial future. But with hundreds of courses, internships, and learnerships advertised every year, how do you know which ones … Read more

Meta Description:Discover how 2026 learnerships in South Africa have improved with higher stipends, practical in-demand skills training, broader access, and stronger employability across sectors like finance, transport, hospitality, and technology. South Africa’s 2026 learnership landscape looks noticeably stronger than in previous years. Across multiple sectors — including finance, hospitality, transport, and technology — learnerships have … Read more

Meta Description:Discover the purpose of SETA learnerships 2026, including how they reduce unemployment, provide NQF qualifications, support employers, and strengthen South Africa’s economy through structured workplace training. South Africa continues to face high unemployment and critical skills shortages across multiple industries. In response, Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) play a central role in developing … Read more