“VUT’s IPSF 2025 conference spotlighted ground breaking research revealing major skills gaps in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) education and its impact on South Africa’s industry.”
26 November 2025 | Story by: Nontobeko Moimane | Picture: Supplied
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A groundbreaking research presentation from the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) has placed a spotlight on one of South Africa’s growing industrial challenges: the widening skills gap in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) education. Delivered during the 1st International Conference on Innovative Pathways for Sustainable Futures (IPSF 2025), the study drew widespread attention for its sharp analysis of how…
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