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1. List of 11 Cancelled Higher Education Institutions
The Comprehensive List of HEIs With the Right to Appeal
The Registration of the Following Institutions Are Cancelled. These Institutions May Lodge an Appeal to the Minister Within 60 Days of Receiving Their Notification of Cancellation.
1. Camelot International Pty (Ltd): Cancelled Higher Education
- CONTACT PERSON: Rosemarie Heesen Head of Academics
- Phone: (031) 208 9890 (T)
- Fax: 086 425 1417 (F)
- Cell: 064 324 0363 (C)
- Website: Camelot International
- Email Address: cassandras@camelothealth.co.za, rosemarie@camelothealth.co.za
- Address: P O Box 1090 HOUGHTON 2121
- Reasons for cancellation: Camelot International (Pty) Ltd no longer offers programs aligned to the HEQSF.
- Date when cancellation comes into effect: 13 July 2021
Qualifications Offered:
- Diploma in Holistic and Natural Therapies (Non-HEQSF Aligned; NQF Level 6; 360 Credits: Contact Mode)
- Diploma in Health and Skincare Therapy (Non-HEQSF Aligned; NQF Level 6; 240 Credits: Contact Mode)
- Diploma in Therapeutic Reflexology (Non-HEQSF Aligned; NQF Level 6; 240 Credits: Contact Mode)
- Diploma in Therapeutic Aromatherapy (Non-HEQSF Aligned; NQF Level 6; 240 Credits: Contact Mode)
- Diploma in Therapeutic Massage (Non-HEQSF Aligned; NQF Level 6; 240 Credits: Contact Mode)
2. Commerce and Computer College of South Africa (Pty) Ltd: Cancelled Higher Education
- CONTACT PERSON: Mr F Chohan Academic Head
- Phone: (031) 305 5718 (T)
- Fax: (031) 306 0181 (F)
- Website: Commerce and Computer College of South Africa
- Email Address: FHChohan@ccsadurban.co.za
- Address: PO Box 37604 OVERPORT 4067
- Reasons for cancellation: Failure to comply with the quality assurance requirements of the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE)
- Date when cancellation comes into effect: 15 September 2021
Qualifications Offered:
- Diploma in Information Technology (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 6, 360 Credits: Contact Mode)
- Diploma in PC Network Engineering (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 6, 360 Credits: Contact Mode)
3. Dermatech (Pty) Ltd: Cancelled Higher Education
- CONTACT PERSON: Mrs Heidie Chaplin CEO, Neethan Nirhoo Principal
- Phone: (021) 556 6199 (T)
- Email: heidiec@dermatech.co.za, Neethan@dermatech.co.za
- Address: 10 Hendon Street Parkland CAPETOWN 7441
- Reasons for cancellation: Ceases to provide higher education as contemplated in the Act requirements for registration as required in section 1 of the Act.
- Date when cancellation comes into effect: 07 September 2022
Qualifications Offered:
- Higher Certificate in Health and Skincare (HEQSF Aligned, 120 Credits: Contact Mode)
- Advanced Certificate in Health and Skincare (HEQSF Aligned: 120 Credits; Contact Mode)
4. East London Management Institute (Pty) Ltd: Cancelled Higher Education
- CONTACT PERSON: Mrs Zuki Mabombo Campus Manager
- Phone: (043) 742 0235 (T)
- Fax: (043) 742 0237 (F)
- Cell: 076 818 4107
- Website: East London Management Institute
- Email Address: mabomboz@elmi.co.za
- Address: 231 Oxford Street Southernwood East London
- Reasons for cancellation: Ceases to provide higher education as contemplated in the Act requirements for registration as required in section 1 if the Act.
- Date when cancellation comes into effect: 21 May 2021
Qualifications Offered:
- Higher Certificate in Business Management and Administration (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 5, 120 Credits: Distance Mode)
- Higher Certificate in Graphic Design (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 5, 120 Credits: Contact Mode)
- Advanced Certificate in Graphic Design (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 6, 120 Credits: Contact Mode)
5. Ikusasa Lethu Nursing School (Pty) Ltd: Cancelled Higher Education
- CONTACT PERSON: Ms. L Bakana Principal
- Phone: (021) 637 3502 (T)
- Fax: (021) 637 3509 (F)
- Email Address: Ikusasa0@telkomsa.net
- Address: P O Box 40068 Elonwabeni Khayelitsha 7791
- Reasons for cancellation: Ceased to provide higher education as contemplated in the Act
- Date when cancellation comes into effect: 14 October 2021
Qualifications Offered:
- Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 5, 120 Credits: Contact Mode)
6. International College of Bible and Missions NPC: Cancelled Higher Education
- CONTACT PERSON: Mr D Cox CEO
- Phone: (021) 975 8899 (T)
- Fax: (021) 975 8895 (F)
- Email Address: info@icbm.co.za
- Address: 4 La Rochelle Street, Stellenberg Bellville, Cape Town 7530
- Reasons for cancellation: Withdrawal of registration in accordance with section 30(1)(h) of the Act
- Date when cancellation comes into effect: 14 October 2021
Qualifications Offered:
- Bachelor of Theology (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 7, 380 Credits: Contact Mode)
- Advanced Certificate in Pastoral Theology (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 6, 120 Credits: Contact Mode)
- Diploma in Theology (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 6, 360 Credits: Contact Mode)
7. Monash South Africa Limited (Incorporated in Australia External Profit Company): Cancelled Higher Education
- CONTACT PERSON: Mr. S Ristich CEO
- Phone: (011) 950 4009 (T)
- Fax: (011) 950 4039 (F)
- Email Address: Sasa.Ristich@monash.edu
- Address: 144 Peter Road Ruimsig Roodepoort 1724
- Reasons for cancellation: Ceases to provide higher education as contemplated in the Act
- Date when cancellation comes into effect: 07 September 2022
Qualifications Offered:
- Higher Certificate in Higher Education Studies (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 5, 120-Credits: Contact Mode)
- Diploma in Community Development (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 6, 360-Credits: Contact Mode)
- Diploma in Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 6, 360-Credits: Contact Mode)
Postgraduate Diploma in
- Management (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 8, 120-Credits: Contact Mode)
- Accounting (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 8, 120-Credits: Contact Mode)
- Water Management (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 8, 120-Credits: Contact Mode)
- Public Health (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 8, 120-Credits: Contact Mode)
- Business Leadership (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 8, 120-Credits, Contact Mode)
- Corporate Governance (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 8, 120-Credits, Contact Mode)
- Finance and Accounting (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 8, 120-Credits, Contact Mode)
- Internal Auditing (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 8, 120-Credits, Contact Mode)
Bachelor of
- Design and Applied Arts (HEQSF Aligned: NQF Level 7, 360-Credits, Contact Mode)
- Laws (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 8, 240-Credits: Contact Mode)
- Commerce in Law (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 7, 360-Credits: Contact Mode)
- Social Science (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 7, 360-Credits: Contact Mode)
- Public Health (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 7, 360-Credits: Contact Mode)
- Computer and Information Sciences (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 7, 360-Credits: Contact Mode)
- Business Science (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 7, 360-Credits: Contact Mode)
- Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 8, 480-Credits: Contact Mode)
- Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 8, 480-Credits: Contact Mode)
- Child and Youth Care (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 8, 480-Credits: Contact Mode)
- Computer and Information Science (Honours) (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 8, 120-Credits: Contact Mode)
- Business Science (Honours) (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 8, 120-Credits: Contact Mode)
- Public Health (Honours) (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 8, 120-Credits: Contact Mode)
- Social Science (Honours) (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 8, 120-Credits: Contact Mode)
- Commerce Honours in Economics (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 8, 120-Credits: Contact Mode)
Master of
- Philosophy in Arts (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 9, 180-Credits: Contact Mode)
- Philosophy in Integrated Water Management (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 9, 180-Credits: Contact Mode)
- Business Administration (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 9, 180-Credits: Contact Mode)
- Commerce in Business Systems (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 9, 240-Credits: Contact Mode)
- International Business (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 9, 240-Credits: Contact Mode)
- Philosophy in Computer and Information Sciences (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 9, 240-Credits: Contact Mode)
- Public Health (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 9, 180-Credits: Contact Mode)
8. PM Academy (Pty) Ltd: Cancelled Higher Education
- CONTACT PERSON: Dr. Lynn Strydom CEO
- Phone: (012) 346 6676 (T)
- Fax: (012) 346 6676 (F)
- Email Address: info@pmacademy.co.za
- Address: PO Box 31036 Totiusdal 0134
- Reasons for cancellation: Ceases to provide higher education as contemplated in the Act
- Date when cancellation comes into effect: 14 October 2021
Qualifications Offered:
- Higher Certificate in Project Management (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 5, 120 Credits: Contact Mode)
- Advanced Certificate in Project Management (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 6, 120 Credits: Contact Mode)
- Diploma in Project Management (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 6, 240 Credits: Contact Mode)
9. Prestige Academy (Pty) Ltd: Cancelled Higher Education
- CONTACT PERSON: Mr. W van der Merwe CEO
- Phone: (021) 949 5036 (T)
- Fax: (021) 949 5038 (F)
- Email Address: info@prestigeacademy.co.za
- Address: P O Box 14068
- Brimstone 7460
- Reasons for cancellation: Withdrawal of registration in accordance with section 30(1)(h) of the Act
- Date when cancellation comes into effect: 14 October 2021
Qualifications Offered:
Higher Certificate in
- Business Accounts Administration (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 5, 120-Credits: Contact Mode) [A, B]
- Business Marketing (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 5, 120-Credits: Contact Mode) [A, B]
- Desktop Publishing and Computer Art (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Aligned Level 5, 120-Credits: Contact Mode) [A]
- Film and TV Make-up Design (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 5, 120-Credits: Contact Mode) [A]
- Graphic Web Design (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 5, 120-Credits: Contact Mode) [A, B]
- Internetwork System Specialisation (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 5, 120-Credits: Contact Mode) [A, B]
- Photography (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 5, 120- Credits: Contact Mode) [A]
Advanced Certificate in
- Graphic Design (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 6, 120- Credits: Contact Mode) [A]
- Photography (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 6, 120-Credits: Contact Mode) [A]
- Web Development (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 6, 120-Credits: Contact Mode) [A]
Diploma in
- 3D Animation (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 6, 360-Credits: Contact Mode) [A]
- Business Management (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 6, 360- Credits: Contact Mode) [A, B]
- Business Marketing (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 6; 360- Credits: Contact Mode) [A]
- Event Management (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 6, 360- Credits: Contact Mode) [A, B]
- Tourism Management (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 6, 360- Credits: Contact Mode) [A, B]
Bachelor of
- Applied Arts in 3D Animation (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 7, 360-Credits: Contact Mode) [A]
- Arts in Visual Arts in Visual Communication Design (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 7, 360- Credits: Contact Mode) [A]
- Commerce in Business Management (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 7, 360-Credits: Contact Mode) [A, B]
- Bachelor of Commerce in Business Marketing (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 7, 360-Credits: Contact Mode) [A, B]
- Commerce in Digital Marketing (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 7, 360-Credits: Contact Mode) [A, B]
- Bachelor of Commerce in Event Management (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 7, 360-Credits: Contact Mode) [A, B]
- Commerce in Project Management (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 7, 360-Credits: Contact Mode) [A]
- Information Technology in Web Design and Development (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 7, 360-Credits: Contact Mode) [A]
- Commerce Honours in Business Marketing (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 8, 120-Credits: Contact Mode) [A]
10. Private Hotel School (Pty) Ltd: Cancelled Higher Education
- CONTACT PERSON: Dr. Gert Pretorius CEO
- Phone: (012) 346 4727 (T)
- Fax: (012) 346 4728 (F)
- Email Address: gert@privatehotelschool.co.za
- Address: P O Box 30009 Totiusdal 0134
- Reasons for cancellation: Ceases to provide higher education as contemplated in the Act
- Date when cancellation comes into effect: 14 October 2021
Qualifications Offered:
- Higher Certificate in Hospitality Management (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 5, 120-Credits: Contact Mode) [A, B]
- Advanced Certificate in Hospitality Management (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 6, 120- Credits: Contact Mode) [A, B]
- Diploma in Events Management (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 6, 360- Credits: Contact Mode) [A, B]
- Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Education (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 7, 120-Credits: Distance Mode) [A]
11. Southern Business School (Pty) Ltd: Cancelled Higher Education
- CONTACT PERSON: Prof. M Chetty CEO
- Phone: (087) 351 3800 (T)
- Fax: (086) 527 2921 (F)
- Email Address: info@sbs.ac.za
- Address: P O Box 207 Houghton 2041
- Reasons for cancellation: Ceases to provide higher education as contemplated in the Act
- Date when cancellation comes into effect: 14 October 2021
Qualifications Offered:
- Higher Certificate in Management (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 5, 120 Credits: Distance Mode)
- Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies (HEQSF Aligned, 120 Credits: Distance Mode)
- Diploma in Management (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 6, 360 Credits: Distance Mode)
- Diploma in Policing (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 6, 360 Credits: Distance Mode)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 7, 360 Credits: Distance Mode)
- Bachelor of Policing Practice (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 7, 360 Credits: Distance Mode)
- Advanced Diploma in Management (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 7, 120 Credits: Distance Mode)
- Bachelor of Commerce in Laws (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 7, 360-Credits: Distance Mode)
- Bachelor of Laws (HEQSF Aligned, NQF 8, 240-Credits: Distance Mode)
- Master of Management (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 9, 180-Credits: Distance Mode)
- Bachelor of Policing Practices (Honours) (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 8, 120-Credits: Distance Mode)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 8, 120-Credits: Distance Mode)
- Master of Policing Practice (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 9, 180-Credits: Distance Mode)
- Doctor of Management (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 10, 180-Credits: Distance Mode)
- Doctor of Policing (HEQSF Aligned, NQF Level 10, 180-Credits: Distance Mode)
2. List of 94 Colleges: Cancelled or Lapsed Registrations
Lapsed and Cancelled Higher Education
Institutions for Which Cancellation or Lapse of Registration Has Come into Effect:
- Academy of Advanced Technology
- Academy of Financial Markets
- Action Learning Business School Europe BV (Incorporated in the Netherlands) trading as the Business School Netherlands South Africa
- AFM Theological College NPC
- Bantori Business College (Pty) Ltd
- Bethel College
- Belathyme Investments (Pty) Ltd
- Beautiko Academy of Beauty (Pty) Ltd
- Bible Institute Eastern Cape
- Big Fish School of Digital Filmmaking NPC
- Birnam Business College (Pty) Ltd (registered as a FET College)
- Bond South Africa
- Cat Group (Pty) Ltd t/a CAT Academy
- Cape Bible Training Centre
- Centre for Fine Art Animation and Design (Pty) Ltd
- The Centre for Logistics Excellence (Pty) Ltd
- Centre for Urban Theological Studies
- CIDA Campus NPC
- College Campus (Now operating as a site of delivery for The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd)
- College of Marketing and Sales Management
- The College of Production Technology (Pty) Ltd
- College of Vocational Studies
- Columbus Commercial College (Pty) Ltd
- Complimentary Body Works (Pty) Ltd t/a Complementary Health Centre
- Contemporary Music College
- Credo College
- CTI Education Group (Pty) Ltd
- Durban College of Management and Economics
- Design, Art Direction and Animation Academy (Pty) Ltd
- Durban Christian Centre
- Durban Institute of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (Pty) Ltd
- Durbanville College (Pty) Ltd
- Ed-U City Campus (Pty) Ltd
- Evangelies-Gereformeerde Bybelkollege
- Evangelical Seminary of Southern Africa
- Full Gospel Church of God College (The)
- Gauteng School of Management Training Centre (Pty) Ltd
- Giyani College of Technology and Management
- Global School of Theology (External Company incorporated in Missouri, USA)
- Graduate Academy of South Africa
- Graduate Institute of Management and Technology (Pty) Ltd
- Hampton College t/a Hampton Community College
- Haute Couture School of Fashion Design
- Headstart Mercy Montessori Training Centre (Pty) Ltd
- Healthnicon South Africa (Pty) Ltd
- Helia-D International Health & Beauty Training College (Pty) Ltd
- Hebron Theological College NPC
- Henley Management College (The)
- Imperial Underwood Campus
- Institute of Natural Health (Pty) Ltd
- Instrument Data Communications (Pty) Ltd
- International Academy of Health and Skincare (Pty) Ltd
- International Academy of Reflexology and Meridian Therapy
- Jill Farquharson College of Physical and Beauty Therapy
- International Institute for Sports Science and Fitness (Pty) Ltd
- Lead and Inspire (Pty) Ltd t/a The Lead and Inspire School of Leadership
- Lifechange Training Centre NPC
- Linea Academy (Pty) Ltd
- Lowveld Tertiary College
- Maccauvlei Training and Conference Centre
- Mediatek Training Institute
- MSC Private College
- NATED Studies South Africa (Pty) Ltd/NSSA (Previously Better Best Educational Projects)
- Natural Health and Beauty College cc
- New Africa Theatre Association
- Northern Cape Careers College
- Oval International Computer Education (Pty) Ltd
- Patrick Commercial College (Pty) Ltd
- Pax Commercial College (Pty) Ltd. (Registered as a Private College)
- Pinnacle Business College
- Primarius Privaat Kollege (Pty) Ltd
- Promat College of Education
- Professional Colleges of Southern Africa (PCSA)
- PRISA Education and Training Centre
- Reebok Education (Pty) Ltd
- Rissik Business School (Pty) Ltd
- Rosebank College (Now operating as a site of delivery for The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd)
- RS23 Computer College South Africa (Pty) Ltd
- School of Complementary Health
- The School of Effective Reflexology Methods (Pty) Ltd
- School of Hand and Foot Reflexology (Pty) Ltd
- Sonett International Academy (Pty) Ltd
- South African College of Complementary Therapies cc
- South African Faculty of Homeopathy (The)
- Studium Philosophicum
- Style Design College (Pty) Ltd
- Train-A-Child
- Training for Management Trust
- Tremar Training College
- Tshwane College of Commerce and Computer Studies (Pty) Ltd
- Varsity College (Now operating as a site of delivery for The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd)
- Vega, The School of Brand Communications (Now operating as a site of delivery for The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd)
- Worldsview Academy (Pty) Ltd
- Yaraka School of Holistic Therapies
3. List of 10 Voluntary Higher Education Cancellations
Voluntary Cancelled Higher Education
INSTITUTIONS WHICH HAVE REQUESTED THAT THE REGISTRAR DISCONTINUE THEIR REGISTRATION
Institutions may request that the Registrar discontinue their registration in accordance with the stipulations of the Act and the Regulations. The following institutions fall into this category:
- School of Hand and Foot Reflexology (Pty) Ltd
- Complimentary Body Works (Pty) Ltd t/a Complementary Health Centre
- Design School Southern Africa (The) (Now operating as a site of delivery for The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd)
- Helia-D International Health & Beauty Training College
- Lead and Inspire (Pty) Ltd t/a The Lead and Inspire School of Leadership
- Madge Wallace (Pretoria) (Pty) Ltd t/a Madge Wallace International College of Skin Care and Body Therapy
- Reebok Education (Pty) Ltd
- Rissik Business School (Pty) Ltd
- South African Faculty of Homeopathy (The)
- School of Effective Reflexology Methods (Pty) Ltd