The country presents a clear illustration of how a weak social foundation constrains industrial development and reinforces structural inefficiencies but we can change that

Asanda Luwaca was appointed by disgraced former minister of higher education and training Nobuhle Nkabane without having the right qualifications

The parties said the higher education minister’s dismissal was a vital step towards restoring accountability amid governance failures and allegations of political interference

The party has accused the higher education minister of misleading parliament and violating the executive ethics code by fabricating the legitimacy of the selection process of…

Continuous skills development is crucial to enable the youth to adapt to changing job markets and technological advancements

OUTA has raised concerns that the Services SETA is siphoning off funds for learners into corrupt contracts

The NMU has launched a meticulously researched diploma that addresses the many critical issues of technical training

It’s alleged that large sums of money were allocated to firms without following due process

Mkhwebane says that it is financial constraints that made her turn to the SSA when the previous CFO resigned

The online system can assist with the placement of students, who did not apply to any university because of funding, but who now qualify.

The sector training and education bodies and companies together cause the system to flounder.

Setas are meant to reverse the country’s skill’s crisis but they are not fulfilling their mandate.

What has become of this policy, which aims to offer a second chance at education success?

A closer working relationship must be established between education authorities and employers.

Proposed changes to occupation-directed training suggest a multifaceted approach to improve its workplace relevance.

Does the leadership of the education department properly comprehend the work Setas do?

Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande is locked in a battle with the board of the services Seta over control of the institution.

Sexist and racial prejudices inform court’s judgment and news reports.

Government’s skills policy intentions rest on wishful thinking

Blade Nzimande faces both external and internal rebellion against his moves this week to redraw the skills-development landscape.