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The National Skills Fund (NSF) has come under intense parliamentary scrutiny over unpaid stipends, accommodation problems and disruptions to the training of hundreds of young people transferred to the Denel Training Academy programme.
Former National Youth Development Agency CEO Waseem Carrim has been approved by Cabinet for permanent appointment as chief executive of the Road Accident Fund.
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli told reporters on Wednesday that of these opportunities, 106,093 were secured through SA Youth, while a further 33,600 earning and learning opportunities were secured through Employment Services South Africa (ESSA).
Wits University is investing R341 million in a new cultural precinct in Braamfontein as part of efforts to open its arts and cultural facilities to the wider Johannesburg community.
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has challenged industry to ensure that skills development translates into employment as Services SETA and the Takealot Group launched a three-year partnership on Tuesday, targeting 20,000 income-generating opportunities.
Suspended University of Fort Hare (UFH) Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Sakhela Buhlungu has resigned, but the university’s Council says his resignation cannot take immediate effect because his contract requires him to serve a notice period.
For Grade 11 and 12 learners still weighing their career options, the Educonnect Media Future Economy & Career Expo 2026 offered a one-stop platform to explore study opportunities, emerging careers and the skills needed for the future economy.
Urban Academy from Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape have booked their place in the final of the 2026 Kay Motsepe Schools Football Championship U19 Boys category after defeating Gauteng's Clapham High School on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 draw in the semi-final on Monday.
Tourism businesses are being forced to train students from scratch because some university courses are failing to equip learners with the practical skills needed to work in the industry, Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (Satsa) national chairperson Oupa Pilane says.
Nearly 550 offenders and community book-club participants are taking part in the 16th Funda Mzantsi Championship, which opened in George in the Western Cape on Monday.
