Education Articles

At Sea - Skills Development in South Africa - Jan 2026

Kerrin Badham - 2026-01-30 11:40:50

The South African skills development landscape is currently weathering a perfect storm: the transition from SETA-based legacy qualifications to the QCTO framework. With the 30 April WSP/ATR deadline approaching, businesses must navigate shifting accreditation requirements while trying to close genuine skill gaps. This article explores how to move beyond the "paperwork of progress" and find a steady course through these legislative changes. The Current Tide: Why Businesses Feel "At Sea" In ea... Read more

University or Training

Andrew Badham - 2016-06-14 14:28:50

Education has been in the spotlight for a while know, and justly so. The cliché, "knowledge is power" is true, but only if you know how to apply that knowledge. But, it seems that even just attaining knowledge can be difficult. So many people are pushed towards universities, but are they the only option? Is there a better option. Finish school, go to university, get a job. That is the journey that many an aspirant individual has been directed to: education with a career in mind.... Read more