Skills Development
latest news & developments
Business accused of being ‘absent’ in skills development programmes
Higher Education Deputy Minister Buti Manamela and union leaders have challenged the private sector to actively support skills development and open workplace doors to combat…
Services Seta, Takealot launch ambitious R103m digital skills development initiative
Services Seta and Takealot have partnered to launch a R103-million initiative aiming to equip 20,000 young South Africans with vital e-commerce and digital economy skills.
Africa is home, everybody plays their part
Contractor Josephine Sindani explores why upgrading South Africa's informal settlements must be paired with skills training, maintenance literacy, and active leadership for women…
AgriSETA targets agricultural skills to tackle youth unemployment and food insecurity
AgriSETA CEO Fanny Phetla outlines how targeted agricultural education, digital farming skills and youth-focused business incubators can address South Africa's unemployment and…
Matriculants, there's a career that need needs you
With university spaces capped and NSFAS shortfalls mounting, artisan careers like toolmaking offer matriculants a paid, viable path into a crucial and high-demand industry.
NWU brings academic expertise together for local development in the Vaal River corridor
North-West University's bhive Enterprise Development Centre is partnering with Pont de Val and regional stakeholders to foster inclusive tourism, practical skills training, and…
Mcebisi Kunene
For Mcebisi Kunene, education is not simply about classrooms — it's about building communities that can shape their own future. As special projects and MERL coordinator at the…
Takudzwa Makuwa
For Takudzwa Makuwa, numbers tell stories that can change lives. As a lecturer in Quantitative Thinking and Techniques at Rosebank International, he is equipping the next…
Carlo Daniels
Carlo Daniels, 30, is proving that potential is not defined by where you begin, but by the determination to keep learning. As a lecturer at the University of South Africa, he…
Lerato Msimango
Lerato Msimango, 33, is transforming lives by helping young people bridge the gap between education and employment. As founder and chief executive of Kganya Naledi Skills…
GCIS webinar connects young South Africans to jobs, funding and business opportunities
A GCIS webinar brought together government departments and public agencies to showcase job, funding, skills development, and business support opportunities for young South…
What does it take to prepare young people for the future of work?
FutureU's inaugural Technology Bootcamp in Johannesburg saw 100 high school learners present innovative solutions to real-world problems, demonstrating the transformative power…
Life beyond a degree
South Africa's youth unemployment crisis is exacerbated by a growing disconnect between young people's preparedness for work and the skills the economy needs. This article…
Reconfiguring South Africa's Education System for Meaningful Participation in an AI-Driven World
South Africa's education system faces scrutiny for its inability to equip graduates with industry-aligned skills, contributing to youth unemployment. As AI and digital…
KZN public works unleashes more artisans as it sets its sights on slashing R25m annual outsourcing bill
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is recruiting its own artisans to cut down on exorbitant outsourcing costs, which previously exceeded R25 million…