# South Africa Ditches Old Qualifications

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Podcast: [Johannesburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/johannesburg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7622176)
Published: 2026-06-18T20:22:36+00:00
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South Africa is revamping its education system by phasing out outdated qualifications registered before 2009, replacing them with modern, industry-aligned occupational programs focused on real-world skills like farming, finance, marketing, and arts. Led by the Department of Higher Education and Training and the South African Qualifications Authority, the transition includes up to 24-month “teach-out” periods for affected courses — not abrupt cancellations. Current students are protected, with guaranteed recognition of their credentials and structured pathways to completion. Students struggling to find placements are urged to connect with their TVET college’s placement office, register in national databases, and network with employers across public and private sectors. A task team of educators, industry partners, and SETAs is driving this overhaul to ensure graduates are ready for today’s evolving job market — especially in automation and renewable energy. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2f62a5106275ab67

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