Minister Blade Nzimande: Media briefing on validity of qualifications of four Educor institutions
2 April 2024
On the 26 March 2024, the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande called a media briefing, wherein he explained the rationale behind the Department of Higher Education and Training’s decision to cancel the registration of the four Educor institutions, namely, City Varsity (Pty) Ltd, Damelin (Pty) Ltd, Icesa City Campus (Pty) Ltd and Lyceum College (Pty) Ltd.
As the regulator of both public and private higher education in South Africa, the Department was mindful of the potential impact that the decision to cancel the registration of these colleges, might have on the ability of students to complete their qualifications.
Therefore, in making this decision, the Department gave careful consideration to the potential impact on students. Consistent with this, as the regulator, the Department wishes to assure both the students, alternative academic institutions, and current and potential employers of the following-
1. The qualifications issued or obtained during the period of registration and during the phase-out period, remain valid and recognised. This assurance was also communicated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
2. This means that, the four Educor colleges (City Varsity (Pty) Ltd, Damelin (Pty) Ltd, Icesa City Campus (Pty) Ltd and Lyceum College (Pty) Ltd) still have an obligation to award the students their qualifications during the period of registration and during the phase- out period; and