Workshops in KwaZulu-Natal

design or media programmes, or taster sessions in a specific field like coding or a trade. These tend to run in smaller groups, so you get more one-on-one attention than at a big open day or expo.

Universities and colleges across the province sometimes build workshops into their outreach programmes — the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), Durban University of Technology (DUT) and Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) all run student-facing activities from time to time, and it's worth asking their faculties or student recruitment offices whether a workshop is coming up alongside their open days. TVET colleges in the province, such as Majuba or Thekwini, sometimes offer practical taster sessions too, particularly for trade-related programmes, so keep an eye on their Facebook pages the way you would for open day announcements.

A CV-writing or exam-technique workshop is just as valuable for a Grade 12 learner in Pietermaritzburg as it is for an adult in Richards Bay thinking about changing careers — the skills transfer regardless of what you eventually study. If a workshop is run by a private college, it's still worth confirming the college is DHET registered before you commit any time or money, particularly if there's a fee involved.

Workshops more often ask for registration than open days or expos do, simply because space is limited — book your spot as soon as you see one listed, and always check the final date and venue on the organiser's own page, since these details can change without much notice. Most workshops are free, though a small number charge a fee for materials, so it's worth asking upfront what's included. Browse the workshops on offer in KwaZulu-Natal below.