BusinessLive reports that the SA Qualifications Authority (SAQA) has published a new policy framework for dealing with falsified or illegitimate qualifications.  

This appears to be in response to a series of scandals involving high-profile people which has undermined the credibility of the country's qualifications controls.  The Draft National Policy on the Misrepresentation of Qualifications seeks to "define what is meant by misrepresented qualifications" and to "provide a framework for dealing with individuals and providers who misrepresent qualifications," according to SAQA CEO, Joe Samuels.  The policy proposes the establishment of a Register of Misrepresented Qualifications and Providers.  The private sector, the police and the department of justice would be involved in identifying culprits.  The authority will also crack down on institutions identified as "degree mills" that churn out certificates, diplomas and degrees with little or no substantive education process.

• Read this report in full at BusinessLive
• See too, Plan to name and shame academic qualification fraudsters, at News24

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