The Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Mr. Buti Manamela to officially open the WorldSkills South Africa National Competition at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Durban International Convention Centre (DICC) on Wednesday, 31 January 2024 in KwaZulu Natal.
Held under the theme; “Skills Change Lives”, the National Competition will run concurrently with the World Skills South Africa two-day conference where 500 delegates will participate, and the Career Festival which will be attended by over 6000 learners from different high schools around Durban and surrounding areas and unemployed youth over three days.
World Skills South Africa has biennial national competitions where students from Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges and Universities of Technology compete in various artisan trades.
This year, students will participate in 21 different skill areas and the winners will represent South Africa at the World Skills International competition in Lyon, France in September 2024.
Members of the media are invited to the event as follows:
Event: WSZA Opening Ceremony
Time: 17:00 – 21:00
Date: 31 January 2024
Venue: Inkosi Albert Luthuli Durban International Convention Centre, 45 Bram Fischer Rd, Durban, 4001
Enquiries (Colleagues from the media who will require transport, please confirm your attendance via WhatsApp on the number below)
Mandla Tshabalala
Cell: 0843046239
Email: Tshabalala.M@dhet.gov.za
Siyabonga Nxumalo
Cell: 0839583374/0828035720
Email: Nxumalo.s@dhet.gov.za
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