community colleges. It is therefore intersecting that TVET colleges remain and area of concern. The number of new artisans projected for enrolment for the year is 30 000, yet only 7 354 have registered to date. The number of artisans to qualify is projected at 24 000 thus far only 2 894 have qualified. The number of work-based opportunities projected is 165 000 with only 6 444 placed thus far. An amount of R4 million in unspent funds has been declared due to slow spending by technical and vocational educational and training institutions.