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
Young South Africans with an interest in media, technology, finance, marketing, legal services and other fields can apply for the SABC Internship Programme 2026, in partnership with MICT SETA. The programme offers an opportunity to gain experience at the South African Broadcasting Corporation, the country’s flagship public broadcaster, and acquire skills applicable to their field … Read more
Learners in Grade 9 need to consider carefully the subjects they study at school, and the post-school options they intend to pursue. Services SETA is participating in a weeklong career exhibition at two of Nkangala District’s secondary schools in Mpumalanga, giving Grade 9 learners the opportunity to ask questions about the different career options available … Read more
South Africans pursuing teaching qualifications can access an international teacher internship which provides supervised classroom experience and mentorship opportunities as they continue their studies. The Crawford International Teacher Intern programme is available within the ADvTECH schools group and is aimed at those preparing for careers in education. For student teachers, participating in this kind of … Read more
The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) has opened 2027 external bursary applications for qualifying South African students at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The closing date for 2027 is 30 September 2026. Students with disabilities are specifically encouraged to apply. NDMC bursary covers 100% of full tuition fees including registration for qualifying students, with Master’s students … 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