/ 13 April 1999

SKILLS BODY LAUNCHED

LABOUR Minister Membathisi Mdladlana launched the National Skills Authority on Monday, saying it will promote training for school leavers and the unemployed, as well as improving the relationship between the education system and the job market. The authority replaces the National Training Board in terms of the Skills Development Act. Another new law, the Skills Development Levies Bill, will allow government to levy funds for training from businesses.