Media Statements

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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SAQA Celebrates 25 Years

SAQA CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF EXISTENCE August marks the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) 25th year of existence. Since its inception in 1996, SAQA has committed its resources to ensure that South African qualifications are of high quality, are internationally comparable and are registered on a National Qualifications Framework (NQF) that is transparent and accessible to …

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SAQA Recognition does not give statutory powers to non-statutory professional bodies

The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) wishes to clarify its regulatory mandate and scope as it relates to its recognition of non-statutory bodies.  In particular, this communication focuses on the powers granted in legislation, to non-statutory bodies on the basis of their recognition status.  A case in point is the inclusion of such a recognised …

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