# South Africa has made history by securing a silver medal in Aircraft Maintenance at the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China. Twenty-nine students represented the country across 27 skills, competing against approximately one-thousand-400 young professionals from more than 90 countries. The competition promotes excellence in technical and vocational education and training. Team South Africa, supported by high-ranking officials, including Higher Education and Training deputy minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube, also competed in mechatronics, plumbing, refrigeration, construction and water technology, showcasing the country’s technical skills on the international stage.
SA secures silver medal at WorldSkills Competition