Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) has reaffirmed the strength of its academic offering following a joint oversight visit by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on 19 March 2026. The engagement formed part of national quality assurance processes and focused on confirming the status of the University’s qualifications within the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
Dr Phiwayinkosi Gumede, Director of the Quality Management Directorate, reported that all MUT academic programmes are fully accredited by the CHE and formally registered with SAQA, with no outstanding accreditations. He noted that the University’s participation in the national re‑registration initiative is a proactive step to ensure continued alignment with updated qualification standards, while all programmes under review remain valid and registered.
Dr Gumede highlighted the complementary roles of CHE and SAQA in safeguarding academic quality and graduate mobility, while adding that compliance also supports MUT’s broader strategic objectives. “By aligning with SAQA requirements, MUT has deliberately integrated entrepreneurial and innovation‑focused modules into its curricula,” he said, noting that this equips graduates to respond to economic challenges and contribute meaningfully to national development. He added that the oversight visit was welcomed as a constructive engagement, allowing academic leadership to engage directly with regulators and gain insight into evolving national expectations.