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Post-school systems which are capable of contributing to the lives of individuals,to the economy and Our broad mandate is clear.

On the demand side, the system must ensure that the skills needed to drive our country’s economic growth and social development are delivered at an increasing rate, because available, quality skills will enhance both investment and service delivery. On the supply side, the system must serve a growing number of both young people and adults;
it must provide different entry points into, and pathways through the learning system;
it must provide quality learning wherever learning takes place – be it at a college, a university or in the workplace; and, importantly, it must provide easy pathways across the different learning sites

30/10/2026

Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Yusuf Cassim addresses the Wholesale and Retail SETA (W&RSETA) 2026 Research Conference, currently underway at Focus Rooms in Modderfontein.

The 2026 Research Conference brings together industry leaders, researchers and stakeholders for discussions on the skills, innovation and opportunities shaping the future of the wholesale and retail sector.

30/10/2026

Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim is at Focus Rooms in Modderfontein for the second day of the Wholesale and Retail SETA 2026 Research Conference, held under the theme: “Wholesale and Retail Re-imagined: Next Generation Skills, Innovation and Entrepreneurship.”

Research Conference 2026 brought together industry leaders, researchers and stakeholders for discussions on the skills, innovation and opportunities shaping the future of wholesale and retail.

30/10/2026

🏆 TVET excellence deserves to be recognised!

The stage is being set to recognise the individuals and organisations making a meaningful contribution to vocational and occupational training in South Africa.

The National TVET Excellence Awards South Africa 2026 is more than a celebration of achievement. It is a national platform to showcase best practice, strengthen industry collaboration, inspire innovation and elevate the role of TVET in building South Africa’s future.

Today, we celebrate the excellence. Tomorrow, we inspire even greater possibilities.

29/10/2026

Mpumalanga Skills Development Zone Launched.

Today in Middelburg, Minister Buti Manamela and Nkangala Executive Mayor Thomas Ngwenya signed a Joint Declaration of Commitment to officially launch the Mpumalanga Skills Development Zone, the first of three under the national Just Energy Transition Skills Portfolio.

A place-based partnership that brings together TVET and CET colleges, universities, SETAs, employers and municipalities to train people for the jobs of today and tomorrow, with Nkangala TVET College as the anchor institution.

Government is building skills ahead of investment, so that no worker or community is left behind.

29/10/2026

Deputy Minister Dube-Ncube emphasised that the National Skills Fund is being reshaped into a more agile, transparent and outcomes-driven instrument.

She highlighted the Artisan Massification Programme, backed by a R2.39 billion investment, which aims to train more than 10,000 artisans to strengthen South Africa’s artisan skills pipeline and respond to the country’s skills development needs.

DM Nomusa Dube-Ncube
National Skills Fund

29/10/2026

Deputy Minister Dube-Ncube highlighted that the Department is working towards more than 520,000 TVET college enrolments, 91,800 workplace-based learning opportunities and 22,000 artisan certifications this year. These targets are aligned with national priorities, particularly the Just Energy Transition, the digital economy and industrial policy.

She further emphasised that the skills funding model has been adjusted, with employers receiving 40% of the skills levy back to support the placement of more apprentices and learners in real workplace environments, strengthening practical training and improving pathways from education to employment.

DM Nomusa Dube-Ncube

29/10/2026

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT | FUZE AVIATION ACADEMY

Addressing the opening of the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering programme at Fuze Aviation Academy earlier this morning, Deputy Minister Dube-Ncube highlighted the Department’s investment in skills development through the National Skills Fund.

The Department has approved R95.9 million over 43 months to train 1,020 young people across KwaZulu-Natal.

Of these, 20 young people in uMgungundlovu are undertaking a three-year apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, working towards becoming qualified and licensed professionals. A further 1,000 learners are pursuing the Wheel Balancer qualification at NQF Level 3, with 300 based in Newcastle, 200 in Mooi River and 500 in Mpumza, Pietermaritzburg.

Recruited learners have been in training since August and receive monthly stipends, toolkits and protective equipment to support their learning journey.

The initiative aims to equip young people with practical, industry-relevant skills that can open pathways to employment and contribute to economic growth.

DM Nomusa Dube-Ncube

29/10/2026

Following the briefing at Fuze Aviation Academy, the Deputy Minister Dube-Ncube conducted a walkabout around the institution, engaging with students and facilitators.

The visit also included exploring the academy’s facilities, including the library and aircraft simulator, highlighting the importance of practical training and access to specialised learning resources in aviation education.

29/10/2026

Today, the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr Buti Manamela launched the Mpumalanga Skills Development Zone, a partnership aimed at connecting local skills development and training with real opportunities arising from the Just Energy Transition.

Minister Manamela emphasised that a just transition is not a “cliff edge”, but involves various pathways for workers, enterprises and communities.

Together, we can support workers, young people and communities to shape a sustainable future for the region.
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29/10/2026

Deputy Minister Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube is this morning at Redlands Estate in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal to be briefed ahead of the launch of the FUZE aircraft maintenance apprenticeship.

The project aims to provide skills development and training to a total of 1,020 beneficiaries, contributing to employment creation, skills development, and socio-economic transformation in KwaZulu-Natal.

DM Nomusa Dube-Ncube

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