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Government and Training Partners Call for More Pathways to Employment and Entrepreneurship A growing partnership between the Services SETA, the City of Johannesburg (COJ), and the Phosaane Institute is highlighting how collaboration between government institutions and accredited skills development providers can help address one of South Africa’s biggest challenges—youth unemployment. Speaking during a recent programme … Read more

A growing number of young South Africans are proving that skills development programmes can deliver lasting economic impact beyond formal qualifications. According to information shared by the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA), approximately 70% of learners who enrolled in its New Venture Creation Programme have successfully transitioned into employment or entrepreneurship after … Read more

Published: 26 June 2026Category: Youth Development | Skills Development | South Africa Young people from KwaVulindlela gathered at Nqabeni Community Hall as the Msunduzi Municipality, in partnership with the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA), hosted the Vulindlela Youth Empowerment Summit 2026. Held under the theme “Unlocking Opportunities, Building Futures, Empowering Vulindlela Youth,” … Read more

By Phindile DlomoPublished: 18 June 2026 Thousands of Families Prepare for the Mid-Year School Break as July Holidays Approach Parents, learners, teachers, and education stakeholders across South Africa are preparing for the 2026 winter school holidays, one of the most anticipated breaks in the academic calendar. The July school holidays provide learners with an opportunity … Read more

Published: 11 June 2026Author: Phindile ZwaneCategory: Learnerships | Career Development | Skills Training Every year, South Africans see hundreds of learnership opportunities advertised by companies, government departments, municipalities, and Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). From banking and retail to engineering and information technology, thousands of learners are recruited annually to participate in workplace training … Read more

Published: 10 June 2026Author: Phindile ZwaneCategory: Bursaries | Student Funding | Skills Development For many South African students, the cost of higher education remains one of the biggest barriers to achieving their career goals. Tuition fees, accommodation, transport, books, and study materials can place significant financial pressure on families. One funding option that is often … Read more

Published: 10 June 2026Author: Phindile ZwaneCategory: Learnerships | Skills Development | Career Advice One of the biggest misconceptions among South African job seekers is that every learnership requires a Grade 12 (Matric) certificate. While some programmes do require Matric, many Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) learnerships are open to candidates who have completed Grade … Read more

Published: 6 June 2026Author: Phindile ZwaneCategory: Skills Development | SETA News | Graduate Training Services SETA Urges Industry to Support Graduate Workplace Training The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) has called on employers across South Africa to play a more active role in developing future talent by opening their workplaces to graduate … Read more

Decade-Long Collaboration Expands Access to Higher Education, Work Experience and Career Opportunities for South African Youth Published: 2 June 2026Author: Phindile ZwaneReviewed By: Higher Education and Workforce Readiness Editorial TeamLocation: Bellville, Western Cape A graduation ceremony at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) has highlighted the transformative impact that strategic education partnerships can have … Read more