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Opinion Piece: MICT SETA on Delivering Skills for Growth After SONA 2026
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Source domain: mict.org.za
Collected on 5 July 2026
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What this means
This document is an opinion/news-style media piece from the Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) about delivering skills for growth after South Africa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA). It argues that youth unemployment (especially among ages 15–24) requires scalable, evidence-based, industry-aligned digital skills programmes, supported by partnerships with universities, training providers, and innovation hubs. The CEO, Matome Madibana, states that MICT SETA’s mandate is to translate skills development into real opportunities by funding high-demand digital fields, particularly for underserved communities.
Key Takeaways
- MICT SETA opinion/news piece dated 17 February 2026
- Focus: delivering skills for growth after SONA 2026
- Youth unemployment claim: joblessness exceeds 60% among ages 15–24
- President Cyril Ramaphosa SONA 2026 emphasis: skilled workforce supports economic recovery and competitiveness
- MICT SETA CEO quote: Matome Madibana
- Claim: demand-led skills programmes can lead to employment or income-generating opportunities
- Partnerships mentioned: universities, training providers, innovation hubs; township and rural communities
- MICT SETA described as a public entity established under the Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act No. 97 of 1998)
- MICT SETA sub-sectors listed: Advertising, Film and Electronic Media, Electronics, Information Technology, Telecommunications
- Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA)
- Cyril Ramaphosa
- Matome Madibana
- Xabiso Matshikiza
Dates
Closing Date
17 February 2026