NOTICE OF MTHASHANA TVET COLLEGE NAME CHANGE
AIM
To change the name of Mthashana TVET College (Registration Number: 505410470) to King Zwelithini TVET College established in terms of the Continuing Education and Training (CET) ACT.
LOCATION OF THE COLLEGE
Mthashana TVET College is situated in the Northern parts of KZN and is spread throughout three (3) District Municipalities namely: Zululand District Municipality, UMzinyathi and UMkhanyakude. It covers 07 Local Municipaities namely: Ulundi, Nongoma, Phongolo, EDumbe, AbaQulusi, Ulundi and Nquthu, It has 07 campuses.
BACKGROUND
- At the launch of Babanango Smart Skills Centre, held on the 1st September 2023, the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Dr Blade Nzimande, proposed that Mthashana TVET College be renamed King Zwelithini TVET College.
- This was also confirmed by the letter from the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) dated 7th September 2023, addressed to the College Council.
- The Council also approved the name change and are now seeking comments from the public.
- The reason for the name change is because of the contributions made by the late His Majesty the King Goodwill Zwelithini of the Zulu Nation to the skills development, education and training.
REQUEST FOR COMMENTS
- The college Council herewith seeks comments from all sectors of the public.
- For comments kindly visit mthashanacollege.co.za , download the relevant form and email the completed form to comments@mthashana.edu.za
The closing date for submissions is 31st October 2023.