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[LISTEN] TVET colleges to specialise in priority trades
Higher Education Minister Naledi Pandor says that it is also comforting to know that the industry associations have supported the development of the curriculum for colleges to specialise in certain trades.
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Pandor wants T-VET colleges to specialise in priority trades
South Africa’s 50 T-VET colleges could soon be teaching certain trades to address a serious skills shortage and high unemployment rate.
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[LISTEN] Careers that don't require a degree
In light of the current issues around student registration, some experts argue that there is too much emphasis put on degree studies.
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Student association calls for clarity on Zuma’s free higher education policy
The South African Further Education and Training Student Association says Zuma's new policy on free higher education has caused confusion at TVET colleges.
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Student association demands clarity from Zuma on free education
The South African Further Education and Training Association says some colleges are demanding upfront payments despite the president’s new education policy.
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Polokwane TVET college blamed for stampede
Six people were left needing medical assistance at the Limpopo college after prospective students pushed their way through the security gates.
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Fees report: Commission recommends scrapping of application, registration fees
The Heher Commission has found that free higher education for all is not viable.
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Education depts given lion's share of government budget
The Finance Minister has announced that together the two Education Departments will receive R320 billion, most of it for basic education.
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NFAS TVET colleges deadline is Friday
The student funding scheme has already assisted nearly 300,000 students.
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Nzimande instructs dept to convene TVET forum
The Higher Education Minister says a forum has been set up to enhance communication with Technical and Vocational Training colleges.
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NSFAS: R1.3m in registration fees paid for university students
NSFAS says it expects universities to work with them to ensure that the registration of funded students goes smoothly.
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NSFAS urge students at TVET colleges to continue applying
NSFAS says all students that qualify and come from poor families will be funded.
