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Draft Policy for the Recognition of South African Higher Education Institutional Types, 2022 The Minister of Higher Education Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, has published a call for public comment on the Draft Policy for the Recognition of South African Higher Education Institutional Types in the Government Gazette No. 47205, Notice 2359 of Monday, 8 August 2022. The development of the policy follows an extensive research and consultative process carried out by the Department which began in late 2018 and culminated in the publication of the draft policy. read more
WorldSkills South Africa to finalise the skills which did not make part of the recent National Competition in Kwazulu-Natal WorldSkills South Africa hosted its National Competition in the month of June 2022 at the Durban International Convention Centre, KWazulu-Natal. The four-day long national competition afforded students from universities of technology, different employers and colleges across the country an opportunity to wrestle it out in different skills categories for the number one spot that would secure them an opportunity to participate at the international competition later this year. read more
The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation address on the occasion of the launch of the 2022 South African Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators Report Let me take this opportunity to thank the National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) for organising this important webinar to publish the South African Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Indicators Report. read more
Minister Nzimande passes condolences to the families of Ikhala TVET College employees The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, passes his condolences to the families, friends, colleagues and fellow students of the Ikhala TVET College on the passing of five (5) staff members (three staff members and 2 interns) who were involved in a car crash, that happened yesterday, the 27th July 2022. read more
Minister Nzimande congratulates Professor Tshilidzi Marwala on his appointment as the first african Rector of the United Nations University Rector The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, congratulates Professor Tshilidzi Marwala for having been appointed as the first African Rector of the United Nations University by the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. read more
Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande address on the occasion of the TVET Colleges Strategic Industrial Partnership Summit held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre Over the years the TVET college sector has hosted various events and activities which have assisted us greatly to focus our attention on improving the provision of technical and vocational education in our country. But today’s event is the one that is closest to my heart - forging dynamic strategic partnerships with industry! read more
WorldSkills South Africa 2022 National Competition Results Click here to download
Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande on NSFAS Funding

Click below for: 1. The 2020 National List of Occupations in High Demand 2. The 2020 National List of Occupations in High Demand: A Technical Report 3. A Technical Report for the 2020 Critical Skills List
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