Media Statements

Request for members of the Public to serve on SAQA’s Audit and Risk Committee

SAQA invites applications from individuals meeting the criteria for appointment to its Audit and Risk Committee for the period 1 January 2024 – 31 December 2027. The Audit and Risk Committee is constituted as a statutory committee in respect of its statutory duties in terms of sections 76 (4)(d) and 77 of the Public Finance …

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Tribute for the late Dr Anshu Padayachee

SAQA has learned with shock and great sadness of the passing of Dr Anshu Padayachee. Dr. Anshu Padayachee was the CEO of the Technological Higher Education Network South Africa (THENSA), a strong and successful umbrella body for the consortium of technology focused higher education institutions (HEIs) in South Africa. Prior to this, she was the …

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SAQA Urges Grade 12s to be on the lookout for Institutions that offer Unregistered Qualifications

Date: Tue, 12/06/2022 – 12:04 In acknowledgement of the Grade 12 examinations that come to an end on 7 December 2022, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) would like to commend the class of 2022 for their resilience and drive to make it to this stage. These learners and communities are reminded that access to …

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South African Qualifications Authority and World Education Services Partner to Facilitate Qualifications Recognition for Refugees and Displaced People in South Africa

OTTAWA, Nov. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Last night, at the Groningen Declaration Network annual meeting, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and World Education Services (WES) signed a partnership agreement that will ensure eligible refugees and displaced individuals can have their qualifications assessed and recognized in South Africa. A significant number of individuals seeking …

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SAQA’s role and responsibilities in the registration of qualifications on the NQF

Recent media reports about the quality of UNISA’s qualifications released earlier this week, mentioned the role of the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in the registration of its qualifications. SAQA is mandated by the NQF Act, 2008 to oversee the further development and implementation of the NQF, a key national policy tool that is instrumental …

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