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JOHANNESBURG - The DA has laid a criminal complaint against officials of the Education Training and Development Practices SETA.
The R637 million in funds meant to support youth skills development has gone missing.
🚨 The DA opened criminal charges over the R637 million missing from the ETDP for Education, Training and Development Practices, funds to support skills development for the youth.
We demand answers for every young South African denied opportunities because of this mismanagement. pic.twitter.com/g0mOMo5ciV— Democratic Alliance (@Our_DA) March 26, 2026
The Auditor-General said the money intended for bursaries, internships and Work Integrated Learning couldn't be accounted for.
The DA has also written to the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training.
The party wants ETDP SETA leadership to appear before the committee and explain.
The DA said those responsible must be held accountable.