17 June 2026 Media Release:  ETDPSETA Cybersecurity Learners Receive Project Clarification During Hessequa Outreach

Media Release:  ETDPSETA Cybersecurity Learners Receive Project Clarification During Hessequa Outreach

17 June 2026

The Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM), through its Garden Route Skills Mecca (GRSM) initiative, recently participated in an outreach programme aimed at supporting learners enrolled in the Education, Training and Development (ETDP) Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) Cybersecurity Programme in the Hessequa municipal area.

The outreach took place in Slangrivier, Albertinia, and Riversdale, giving learners the opportunity to meet with project representatives and receive important updates about the programme.

The sessions were facilitated by Thembani Loliwe and Reginald Salmons, with support from the Garden Route Skills Mecca Technician Renola Abrahams, who is based at Hessequa Municipality. The outreach focused on addressing concerns raised by learners and providing clarity on various aspects of the project, particularly matters relating to learner stipends and programme implementation.

During the engagements, learners were encouraged to ask questions and raise any concerns. Representatives explained stipend payments, programme expectations, learner responsibilities, and other administrative matters to help learners better understand the programme and the opportunities available to them.

According to Thembani, the outreach is part of the project’s ongoing commitment to support learners throughout their training and maintain open communication with participants. “By engaging directly with learners, we were able to address concerns, clear up misunderstandings, and reassure them about the programme and its processes,” Loliwe said.

Thembani Loliwe engages with learners during a Q&A session of the ETDP SETA Cybersecurity Programme in Hessequa.

The ETDPSETA Cybersecurity Programme play an important role in preparing young people for careers in the growing field of cybersecurity and information technology.

By working together and supporting learners throughout the programme, initiatives like these help build skills and create opportunities for sustainable employment in the region.

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