{"id":303712,"date":"2026-01-27T14:28:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T12:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/?p=303712"},"modified":"2026-01-27T14:28:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T12:28:15","slug":"government-warns-students-against-bogus-colleges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/government-warns-students-against-bogus-colleges\/","title":{"rendered":"Government warns students against bogus colleges"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As unregistered and bogus institutions continue to exploit students, the Government Communication and Information System has warned prospective students to exercise caution when applying to colleges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) said fraudulent colleges operate illegally without proper registration with the DHET, Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs), or other recognised authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Qualifications offered by these institutions are not accredited and have no value for employment, further studies, or official recognition,&#8221; the government statement warned in a press release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/government-reminds-matrics-that-second-chance-exams-are-free\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/government-reminds-matrics-that-second-chance-exams-are-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ALSO READ: Government reminds matrics that second chance exams are free<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students are strongly advised to verify the registration status of any college before enrolling by requesting to see a valid registration certificate or by confirming directly with the Department of Higher Education and Training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The DHET, working alongside law enforcement agencies, continues to identify and shut down bogus colleges that exploit students seeking placement opportunities, the release said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Citizens are encouraged to report suspected bogus colleges or any irregular practices to the DHET immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To determine if a college is properly registered, prospective students can visit the DHET website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dhet.gov.za\" type=\"link\" id=\"www.dhet.gov.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.dhet.gov.za <\/a>or contact the department&#8217;s toll-free number on 0800 872 222.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The warning comes as the new academic year approaches and thousands of students across the country search for available spaces at institutions of higher learning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Government warns against unregistered colleges exploiting students. 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