News Bulletin of 11 October 2025, 11am

SAQA celebrates 30 years of the National Qualifications Framework
The South African Qualifications Authority has marked 30 years of the National Qualifications Framework with a landmark international conference held at the Radisson Hotel in Johannesburg.

The NQF was created to provide clear pathways, to recognise learning and to enable mobility between education, training and work.
Sandton and Gauteng
Red Cross Children’s Hospital unveils cutting-edge Orthopaedics unit
A successful public-private partnership has resulted in the construction of a world-class Orthopaedics Unit at the Red Cross Children's Hospital in Cape Town.

The unit will transform care for more than 5,000 orthopaedic patients annually while serving as a training hub for future doctors.

The state-of-the-art facility is fully donor-funded through the work of the Children's Hospital Trust, in partnership with the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.
South Africa
Durban University of Technology celebrates 21 years of excellence
The Durban University of Technology is celebrating 21 years as a dynamic force in South African higher education this year.

The university has continued to earn national and global recognition, including the prestigious Focused Research Advancement Award from the National Research Foundation.

As part of its 21st year celebration, DUT is inviting applications for its 2026 Masters and Doctoral programmes, with full scholarships available for qualifying candidates on its website.

The university’s tagline “Creative. Distinctive. Impactful.” reflects its holistic approach to education.
South Africa
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Port of Ngqura to lead Global Manganese trade
The Transnet National Ports Authority will be constructing a manganese loading facility that will make the Port of Ngqura a leading exporter of manganese ore across the globe.

The relocation of the current manganese facility from the Port of Port Elizabeth to Ngqura will increase the capacity from 5.5 to 16 million tonnes a year.

The Ngqura Container Terminal has been designed as a state-of-the-art transhipment hub, servicing traffic from the Far East, South America, East and West African markets.

This achievement solidifies TNPA's status as a significant player in the global maritime industry.
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