Daily Digest | Department of Higher Education and Training has begun phasing out NATED qualifications - but what's next

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The Department of Higher Education and Training has officially begun phasing out the long-standing NATED qualifications at TVET colleges across South Africa, replacing them with what they say is modern, industry-aligned occupational qualifications under the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO).
Mpho Mashita and Jones Netshipise talk to Thivhudziwi Vele, Chief Director responsible for TVET Colleges Curriculum (Programmes and Qualifications) at the Department of Higher Education and Training about what this means for people wanting to register at a TVET college in coming years.
25 Nov 2025 English South Africa Business · Arts

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