On 23 July 2024, the President signed into law the new Public Procurement Act, Act 28 of 2024. This legislation aims to establish a unified system for regulating public procurement across all state organs. It focuses on leveraging technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness, while also enhancing transparency and integrity to combat corruption. On 23 July 2024, the President signed the new Public Procurement Act into law. However, the date when it will take effect is still pending pub...

Imagine a place near you where access to education, computers, internet, legal advice, and accredited training is within reach for everyone in the community. A place designed to help people develop new skills, improve their job prospects, and contribute to local growth. This is the vision behind the Community Campus Initiative by Training Portal.

With the issuance of the revised B-BBEE codes in 2013, affidavits became a way for smaller companies to obtain B-BBEE certification by confirming information in front of a commissioner of oaths. This opened the door for companies to automatically comply without having to go through an audit, provided they have sufficient black ownership. Legally, this means that a company with black ownership, the qualifying percentage dependent on the sector the company operates in, can obtain a B-BBEE certific...

All Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) and Annual Training Reports (ATR) is due for submission at a company’s registered SETA by 30 April 2024. Should a company miss this deadline, unfortunately no late submissions will be allowed.

In a nation striving for educational excellence, the Siyandisa Foundation stands as a beacon of hope, fostering the educational aspirations of students across South Africa. With a national footprint that spans the length and breadth of the country, this scholarship program has demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to nurturing talent and fostering success.

As the academic year draws to a close, it’s time to celebrate the exceptional accomplishments of the graduating, Matriculant Class of 2023. This year’s high school leaving recipients have shown exemplary dedication and prowess, setting their sights on a journey that extends far beyond the classroom-heading towards universities across the nation in 2024.These remarkable students, adorned with academic accolades and brimming with ambition, represent the epitome of determination and pro...

In the heart of South Africa, where the horizon meets aspirations, a beacon of hope shines brightly for the students and scholars from disadvantaged backgrounds. Within the folds of a transformative scholarship program, lives are being shaped, dreams are nurtured, and success stories are being authored, one opportunity at a time.Education has always been the cornerstone of societal progress, yet access to quality education has often been a distant dream for many due to financial constraints. The...

My name is Aphiwe Mthuli, a 19-year-old student in my second year pursuing a Bachelor of Mining Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand. My journey into the realm of mining has been marked by invaluable experiences and opportunities, and of course the Siyandisa Foundation Scholarship programme.Discovering the Siyandisa Foundation was a turning point for me. Encouraged by a friend, I took a chance and applied. Being selected was an immense privilege and has been a pivotal part of my ac...