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Education

Education institutions from private schools to universities must meet registration requirements with DHET, Umalusi, or QCTO/SETA, and have qualifications registered on the NQF. Institutions serving children bear additional child protection obligations. The governing body is directly accountable for academic quality and institutional integrity.
Applicable legislation

Key legal frameworks

Higher Education Act 101 of 1997 (as amended)
Further Education & Training Colleges Act 16 of 2006
Children's Act 38 of 2005 (child protection obligations)
South African Schools Act 84 of 1996
Skills Development Act 97 of 1998
Regulators

Who oversees this industry

DHET. Department of Higher Education and TrainingCHE. Council on Higher Education (quality assurance)Umalusi, FET and school quality assuranceQCTO. Quality Council for Trades & OccupationsSETA, relevant sector authority
King V principles most affected
P2. EthicsP4. ReportingP9. ComplianceP13. Stakeholders
What Encircle tracks for Education
Private institution DHET registration and programme approval
NQF qualification registration and SAQA alignment
Academic quality management, CHE/Umalusi audits
Child protection policy and safe learning environment
Student data protection (POPIA) and financial aid compliance

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