EWN reports that that the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) says it is aware of the increasing number of bogus nursing colleges in the Northern Cape and Eastern Cape.  

It has warned school leavers about fake institutions, urging them to verify with the department before enrolling at colleges.  The department's Dr Shaheeda Essack advised:  “There are many colleges that are accredited with the Sector Education and Training Authority.  They hide behind that and offer a range of unregistered programmes and that’s why we’re saying for students to check with the department.”  

• A short report by Queenin Masuabi is at EWN

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