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GETC: ABET NQF 1 Awards Ceremony

SACAI hosted its GETC: ABET NQF 1 Awards Ceremony on 6 February 2026 at the SAOU Auditorium in Pretoria, bringing together candidates, families, and institutional stakeholders for a morning themed “Celebrating Excellence.” The ceremony recognised contributions and academic performance across the ABET sector and celebrated the success stories behind every award.

Below is a summary of the awards presented:

Institutional awards

Notable Recognition and appreciation of services to the sector:

  • Bana Ba Thari
  • Beatrix Mine
  • Boliba
  • eDeaf Employ and Empower
  • Glencore Eastern Chrome Mines
  • Harmony Moab Khotsong
  • Impala Platinum
  • In2food Spring Valley
  • Karee AET Centre
  • Marula Platinum Mine
  • Northam Platinum Limited
  • Ocon Brick
  • Optimi
  • Rivoningo Consultancy
  • Triple E (EEE) Training
  • Two Rivers Platinum
  • Yael Lang Centre


Notable Achievement: Pass rate above 70%

  • Kopanang Gold Mine
  • Harmony Mponeng
  • Oakley House High School
  • FSG AET Centre
  • Modikwa AET Centre
  • Driefontein AET Centre


Notable Achievement: Pass rate above 80%

  • Bana Ba Thari Academy
  • Amandelbult
  • Kloof AET Centre


Notable Achievement: Pass rate above 90%

  • Rustenburg Platinum Mine


Club 100: 100% pass rate

  • Oxbridge Academy
  • Tharisa Minerals


Best overall cohort average

  • 1st (tied): Oxbridge Academy; Tharisa Minerals
  • 2nd: Rustenburg Platinum Mine
  • 3rd: Kloof AET Centre

Best in subject across all learners

  • Natural Sciences (70%): Jean-Pierre Nell (FSG AET Centre)
  • Mathematical Literacy (77%): Mandla Mpheleki (Amandelbult)
  • Mathematical Literacy (77%): Puleng Alex Maile (Modikwa AET Centre) – posthumously
  • Economic and Management Sciences (79%): Gerard Khethang Mokoena (Karee AET Centre)
  • Life Orientation (81%): Jean-Pierre Nell (FSG AET Centre)
  • Language Literacy and Communication in English (84%): Zahraa Davids (Oxbridge Academy)
  • Human and Social Sciences (86%): Zahraa Davids (Oxbridge Academy)
  • Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (96%): Gerard Khethang Mokoena (Karee AET Centre)

SACAI congratulates clients and learners recognised at the ceremony. These achievements reflect more than marks on a page – they represent perseverance, consistency, and a commitment to doing the work when it mattered most. We look forward to celebrating the NSC 2026 cohort and the excellence they will bring.

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