In this episode of Khetha, we unpack the mandate and role of Umalusi in South Africa’s education and training system.

The discussion explains that Umalusi is widely known for its role in matric certification, but its mandate is broader. Umalusi is responsible for quality assurance in parts of the education system, including the accreditation of private schools and private colleges that offer Umalusi qualifications, the quality assurance of examination question papers, and the issuing of certificates to successful learners.

The episode also highlights important public guidance on authentic certificates, fake certificates, lost or damaged certificates, correction of certificate errors, combining results, and how learners can check whether an independent school or private college is accredited. Listeners are reminded that buying a certificate is not legitimate and may involve criminal activity.

The conversation further clarifies the difference between Umalusi and the Department of Basic Education, explains how to apply for a replacement certificate, and shares useful contact channels for the public.

Khetha — Make the right choice. Decide your future.

In this episode of Khetha, we unpack the mandate and role of Umalusi in South Africa&rsquo;s education and training system.
The discussion explains that Umalusi is widely known for its role in matric certification, but its mandate is broader. Umalusi is responsible for quality assurance in parts of the education system, including the accreditation of private schools and private colleges that offer Umalusi qualifications, the quality assurance of examination question papers, and the issuing of certificates to successful learners.
The episode also highlights important public guidance on authentic certificates, fake certificates, lost or damaged certificates, correction of certificate errors, combining results, and how learners can check whether an independent school or private college is accredited. Listeners are reminded that buying a certificate is not legitimate and may involve criminal activity.
The conversation further clarifies the difference between Umalusi and the Department of Basic Education, explains how to apply for a replacement certificate, and shares useful contact channels for the public.
Khetha &mdash; Make the right choice. Decide your future.

The DHET - Khetha Digital Media Campaign forms a vital part of South Africa’s national education and skills development strategy. It is positioned within the broader educational ecosystem where the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) shares responsibility with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) to serve the learning and skills development needs of South Africans at different stages of their academic and career journeys.

The campaign builds on a tradition of public education and empowerment through multiple media platforms, particularly targeting high school learners, graduates, job seekers, and out-of-school youth to provide accessible career guidance, bursary information, internship opportunities, and entrepreneurial support.

The DHET - Khetha Digital Media Campaign forms a vital part of South Africa&rsquo;s national education and skills development strategy. It is positioned within the broader educational ecosystem where the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) shares responsibility with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) to serve the learning and skills development needs of South Africans at different stages of their academic and career journeys.
The campaign builds on a tradition of public education and empowerment through multiple media platforms, particularly targeting high school learners, graduates, job seekers, and out-of-school youth to provide accessible career guidance, bursary information, internship opportunities, and entrepreneurial support.