The South African Qualifications Authority has issued a warning to prospective students about the dangers of enrolling at unregistered institutions. Matriculants and parents are being urged to exercise caution and to verify institutions and qualifications before making any application or registration payments. SAQA’s Acting CEO Makhapa Makhafola says parents and their children are particularly vulnerable this time of year. Watch: http://tinyurl.com/6pdejafv #Newzroom405 | Newzroom Afrika

During the evening hours of Monday, December 22, 2025, multiple ASO FOCUS Unit deputies observed wanted suspect, 36-year-old Christopher Connolly, in the area of 3330 SW Archer Rd. Connolly was wanted out of Hamilton County for Armed Burglary, Grand Theft of a Firearm, and Theft of Credit Cards. Deputies attempted to make contact with Connolly, but he fled upon sight of law enforcement despite multiple lawful commands to stop. Connolly was subsequently apprehended by an agency K9 and taken into

National Qualifications Framework (NQF) partners – the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), Council on Higher Education (CHE), and Umalusi addresses media on areas of common interest with specific reference to the following key topics: * New developments in the NQF space * The persistent challenge of unaccredited institutions * Steps to verify institutions and certificates * Latest measures to combat fraud and protect students | South