End of NATED marks a turning point for technical training in SA
Latest newsTVET colleges February 12, 2026
South Africa’s tertiary education system is undergoing a decisive shift to meet modern labour market demands. The long-outdated National Accredited Technical Education Diploma (NATED) is being pushed aside, replaced by a more credible occupational qualifications framework overseen by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). Leon Smalberger, CEO... Read more
SA’s quietly rebuilding its TVET skills sytem; it could reshape youth employment
Future ManagersTVET colleges February 10, 2026
While unemployment continues to dominate headlines, South Africa’s technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector is undergoing a major transformation, one that experts believe could play a critical role in tackling the country’s youth unemployment crisis, currently estimated at around 60%. At the centre of this shift is... Read more
With the higher education application season in full swing for 2026, technical and vocational training is a better option than ever, according to expert panellists on an X Space discussion hosted by Kagiso Trust. The new approach to vocational training is introducing reforms, which panellists describe as “game-changers,” that... Read more
The government’s commitment to strengthening and developing the post-school education and training (PSET) sector, has brought about change to the community of Msinga. The community recently witnessed the opening of a new state-of-the-art campus of the uMgungundlovu Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College. Officially opened by Higher Education,... Read more
Boost for rural tertiary education, community leaders
TVET colleges November 20, 2023
Recognising the critical role that technical colleges play in providing access to tertiary education, for students from remote areas of the country, a funding and development programme has been announced. This intervention is set to provide extensive study bursaries to a cohort of over 40 students, with plans in... Read more
Ingwe TVET College appoints Coega as implementing agent
Eastern CapeIndwe TVET College July 25, 2023
The Coega Development Corporation signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Ingwe Technical, Vocational, Education and Training (TVET) College at the Coega Business Centre in Gqeberha yesterday. The agreement signifies the commencement of a formal relationship between Coega and the Ingwe TVET College for project preparation and infrastructure development... Read more
Kagiso Trust, Sasol Foundation partner to transform technical education
TVET colleges March 24, 2023
Kagiso Trust and Sasol Foundation have joined forces to advocate for the importance of vocational education in South Africa. The collaboration between Kagiso Trust and Sasol Foundation, referred to as the Kagiso-Sasol-Project (KASA), aims to break down the misconceptions of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET colleges) and... Read more
Learners encouraged to consider TVET colleges
TVET colleges January 25, 2023
KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has encouraged learners to consider Technical Vocational Education and Training Colleges (TVET) as their alternative to university education. Speaking during the announcement of KwaZulu-Natal’s matric results held in Durban on Friday, Premier Dube-Ncube noted that one of the reasons why the government adopted the three-stream... Read more
Over one million enrolments expected in public universities
TVET collegesUniversities January 25, 2023
Over one million enrolments are expected within the public university sector for the 2023 academic year. Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, said for the 2023 academic year, the public university sector is projected to provide 1 112 439 spaces, an additional 41 545 spaces from... Read more
Addressing gender-based violence at institutions of higher learning
TVET collegesUniversities January 25, 2023
As part of dealing with gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) at institutions of higher learning, the government will soon be launching the Transforming MENtalities Initiative, with a focus on mobilising men in the sector to become champions for a world free of gender biases, stereotypes, violence and discrimination. Higher... Read more
