ETDP SETA

As Bafana Bafana steps onto the world stage, the ETDP SETA joins millions of South Africans in wishing our boys all the best.

May the team play with heart, pride and determination, knowing that the nation is standing firmly behind them.

All of us. All in. Kaofela! 🇿🇦⚽

Catch the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony live on SABC 1 and SABC 3, stream on SABC Plus and follow the action on your favourite SABC Radio Station.

This Sunday, 14 June 2026, the ETDP SETA proudly cheers on two of our own, Mr Mabu Raphotle, Chief Operations Officer and Ms Nokukhanya Ntombela, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Office Intern, as they take on the Comrades Marathon 2026.

Taking on the Comrades is no small feat. It takes courage, commitment, discipline and heart and we are incredibly proud to see our colleagues embrace this journey.

As they hit the road, we celebrate not only their endurance, but also the importance of healthy living, wellness and staying active.

📍 Follow Mr Mabu Raphotle’s race journey here:
https://rtrt.me/ulink/CMSA/CMSA-COMRADES-2026/tracker/RSZAEFJB/focus

To Mr Raphotle, we wish you strength for every step and success all the way to the finish line.

Ms Nokukhanya Ntombela’s tracking details will be shared as soon as they become available.

To Ms Ntombela, we also wish you strength, courage and endurance as you take on this incredible challenge.

The ETDP SETA is behind you all the way!💙

#1 day to go

In two days, a shared vision becomes a reality at Eastcape Midlands College- Corporate profile.

The ETDP SETA-funded 4IR Centre of Excellence and the merSETA Social-funded Learning Factory will bring practical training closer to students and artisans, helping them gain the confidence and skills needed for today’s industries and tomorrow’s opportunities.

3 days to go.

Skills grow where people are given space to try, build and learn.

The 4IR Centre of Excellence and Learning Factory are almost ready to open new doors for students and artisans.

The ETDP SETA was honoured to attend and exhibit at the Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) first Vice-Chancellor and SRC Scholarship Luncheon.

The event brought together partners, sponsors, government leaders, student representatives and the university community, all committed to helping students succeed through education.

As one of the major donors supporting annual bursaries, the ETDP SETA also assists students with unpaid fees, helping them obtain their certificates and move forward into the world of work.

By working with institutions such as CUT, the ETDP SETA continues to create opportunities that empower students and contribute to meaningful social impact.

The ETDP SETA is pleased to join Eastcape Midlands TVET College in counting down to the official launch of the 4IR Centre of Excellence and Learning Factory.

As South Africa observes Youth Month, these initiatives highlight the importance of creating meaningful opportunities for young people to gain practical and future-focused skills that respond to the changing world of work.

The 4IR Centre of Excellence, funded by ETDP SETA and the Learning Factory, funded by merSETA Social, will support technology-driven training for students and artisans in areas such as robotics and automation, mechatronics, CNC machining, 3D printing, IoT technology and drone technology.

Date: Friday, 12 June 2026
Time: 09:30 for 10:00
Watch Live: Eastcape Midlands College- Corporate profile

Through strategic collaboration, the ETDP SETA and merSETA continue to advance skills development, innovation and industry-responsive education and training.

The official voice of the ETDP SETA, the Up Skills Magazine, is now available for your reading pleasure.

In this edition, we proudly share with our valued stakeholders the impactful work being undertaken to skill and upskill the people of South Africa.

Join us as we highlight initiatives and developments aimed at empowering communities and strengthening the nation’s workforce.

📖 Read it now: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/1023996072/

There’s something special about being African, our stories, our cultures and the way we continue to rise together.

This Africa Day, the ETDP SETA celebrates the people of this continent and reaffirms its commitment to education, skills development and empowering communities to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous Africa.

Happy Africa Day 2026✨

Tune in to the 2026 Budget Vote Speech by Hon. Buti Manamela, Minister of Higher Education and Training, together with Deputy Ministers DM Dr Mimmy Gondwe and DM Nomusa Dube-Ncube, on Tuesday, 26 May 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

The address will focus on digitisation as a driver of South Africa’s skills revolution.