CONGRATULATIONS, MS BULELWA MGIJIMA! Port Elizabeth TVET College proudly congratulates Ms Bulelwa Mgijima, who was recognised as the Co-ordinator of the Week by Agri Development and AgriSETA for her outstanding contribution to the One Campus, One Garden Initiative at Dower Campus. Your dedication, commitment and passion for this initiative are truly commendable. Thank you for [...]
PORT ELIZABETH TVET COLLEGE STANDS IN SOLIDARITY On 18 September 2026, Port Elizabeth TVET College honoured the call to wear black as a symbol of remembrance, solidarity and respect for the women whose lives have been lost. We wore black not as a trend, but as a statement. A statement [...]
PORT ELIZABETH TVET COLLEGE LAUNCHES WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP EMPOWERMENT (WEE TVET) PLATFORM FOR YOUNG FOUNDERS On Monday, 7 September 2026, Port Elizabeth TVET College officially launched its Women Entrepreneurship Empowerment (WEE) movement at the Dower Campus. The session brought together 10 aspiring young female entrepreneurs for an interactive, women-led initiative designed to create a safe [...]
THE FUTURE OF TVET IS OCCUPATIONAL NATED IS PHASING OUT. OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMMES ARE THE WAY FORWARD. The TVET sector is transitioning from NATED (Report 191) programmes towards Occupational Programmes that are more closely aligned with the needs of industry and the workplace. WHAT IS NATED? NATED = ACADEMIC & THEORY-BASED PATHWAY NATED, also known as [...]
SANAA 2026 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED! From Eastern Cape to Western Cape, artisans are stepping into the spotlight — innovators, builders, and creators shaping South Africa’s future. Celebrating excellence across the 13 priority trades, these finalists represent the power of skills, passion, and determination. National Awards Ceremony: 5 September 2026 Theme: "Changing Artisanal Identity and Status" 3 [...]
FROM STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS TO BUSINESS TRAILBLAZERS Two former student entrepreneurs from Iqhayiya Campus, Teboho Kolisang and Mandilive Twalo, who benefited from last year’s Entrepreneurship Programme, were interviewed at the campus on 20 August 2026 by a team from the Eastern Cape Socio-Economic Consultative Council (ECSECC). The interview focused on their entrepreneurial journeys, and the video [...]
DANIEL MEYBURGH We are delighted to announce and celebrate the outstanding achievement of one of our alumni, Daniel Meyburgh, who secured first place at the South African National Artisan Awards (SANAA), held on Saturday, 5 September 2026, in Johannesburg. Daniel achieved this remarkable accomplishment in the Artisan Category: Automotive Motor Mechanic, once again demonstrating excellence, [...]
PE TVET COLLEGE COLLABORATES WITH NMU AND HUMAN SETTLEMENTS Port Elizabeth TVET College was invited to participate in the NHBRC Symposium by the Human Settlements Department at Nelson Mandela University (NMU). The symposium provided an important platform to engage on critical challenges and opportunities within the building and civil environment, with particular attention to rural [...]
CLOSING DATES FOR EXAMINATION CONCESSION APPLICATIONS Are you experiencing barriers to learning, have a subject clash, or require multiple examination sessions? WHO SHOULD APPLY? Applications may include: Subject clashes Concessions for students experiencing barriers to learning Multiple examination sessions Students who require an examination concession are reminded to submit their applications before the applicable closing [...]
CALLING ALL YOUNG WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS! Are you a young female student at Port Elizabeth TVET College with an entrepreneurial spirit, a business idea, or an existing business? Join the WEETVET Group and connect with like-minded young women who are ready to learn, grow, support one another and create opportunities together. Scan the QR code and [...]
