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The public are invited to comment on the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (B 2B 2022).
In 2024, 40 countries will be holding national elections https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_elections_in_2024
These include the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Russia; a number of north and central Africa countries; those closest to us in Africa are: Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, and Mauritius; and critically of course, ourselves - South Africa.
Peter Magubane: courageous photographer who chronicled South Africa’s struggle for freedom
Kylie Thomas, NIOD Institute for War, Holocaust and Genocide Studies
We are saddened by the news of the unexpected passing of SAQA Chairperson Professor Dr Peliwe Lolwana and extend our condolences to her family and to all who worked with her. The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) has posted a tribute to Professor Lolwana - who served as the SAQA Chairperson.
See SAQA announcement attached.
Friday is member Self-Help Day. Many members find great difficulty with all the terms used on the site. The following simple description gives you a start to distinguishing between Learnerships, internships, and In-service training.
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) https://www.qcto.org.za/ is responsible for the development of occupational qualifications, which are submitted to the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) https://www.saqa.org.za/ for registration on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). The 21 Sector Education & Training Authorities (SETAs) work with the QCTO, providing sector specific input to required qualifications, part qualifications, and skills programmes.
After the Springboks won the Rugby World Cup many South Africans felt that there should be a holiday to celebrate, however, as the Grade 12 examinations had started, an extra holiday would have been too disruptive. President Ramaphosa has now kept his promise to declare an extra Public Holiday in December -
see attached copy of the Government Gazette Proclamation 143.
What are the implications for employers?
SAFTU notice to strike - socio-economic demands
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has given notice of the intention to proceed with protest action and to call workers and the working class to support a day of protest. The protest is in response to the difficult socio-economic conditions of workers, and is scheduled from 00h05 until 23h55 on Wednesday 29th November 2023. Please see notice attached.
The Association for Skills Development in South Africa (ASDSA) https://asdsa.org.za/ is a professional body registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) https://www.saqa.org.za/services/recognition-of-professional-bodies/ .
The Quality Council for Trades & Occupations (QCTO) has commissioned Vulindlela Human Resource Technology to conduct a survey - requesting Skills Development Providers to contribute their experience of the QCTO services.
Now this is the time to contribute - what is it that QCTO are doing right/wrong, what do you require, how should the QCTO be positioned for the future?
We often hear complaints about slow service, but if you don't take the time to participate, then your complaint loses credibility.
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