The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has published the latest list of colleges identified as bogus or deregistered for 2025. These institutions claim to offer higher education programmes but are not officially registered or accredited. The DHET advises students and the public to avoid enrolling at these colleges.
List of Deregistered or Bogus Colleges
1. Abidan Bybel “Collage” (Sic) College and University
- Address: Roodepoort, Gauteng
- Offers: Diplomas and Degrees in Theology
2. Academy of Sexology
- Address: 293 Annette van Zyl Street, Garsfontein, Pretoria
- Offers: Degrees and Diplomas in Sexology
3. Africa Centre for Work-Based Learning
- Address: 1122 Burnett Street, Hatfield Plaza Towers, Pretoria
- Offers: Various certificates and diplomas (not properly accredited)
4. Al Kawther Centre
- Address: Online only
- Offers: Alim (BA degree)
5. Alpha Bible College
- Address: Strubenvale, Gauteng
- Offers: Diplomas and Degrees in Theology, Bachelor of Divinity
6. Anoited (Sic) University
- Address: 180 President Street, Johannesburg
- Offers: Diplomas and Degrees in Theology
7. Awaken Training Institute (Team Impact Christian University)
- Address: Pretoria, Gauteng
- Offers: Certificates to Degrees in Ministry
8. Back to the Bible Training College
- Address: Barberton, Mpumalanga
- Offers: Bachelor of Ministry, Masters, Doctorates
9. Barkley University
- Address: Online, USA
- Offers: Degrees in 15 days (unaccredited)
10. Beautiko Academy of Beauty (Pty) Ltd
- Address: 848 Duncan Street, Pretoria
- Offers: Fraudulent Bachelor Degrees
11. Beyond Adventure Internship
- Address: East London, Eastern Cape
- Offers: Diplomas and Degrees in Theology
12. Blackford Centre for Herbal Medicine
- Address: Utrecht, KwaZulu-Natal, UK-based
- Offers: Degrees and Diplomas (online)
13. Brand School
- Address: Online, Gauteng
- Offers: Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing
14. Calvary University
- Address: Online only
- Offers: Diplomas and Degrees in Theology
15. Calvary Life Tutors
- Address: Pretoria, Gauteng
- Offers: Diplomas and Degrees in Theology
16. Canterbury University
- Address: Online, UK-based
- Offers: Diplomas and Degrees
17. Certified Institute for Management Accountants (CIMA)
- Address: Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Offers: Certificates and Diplomas in Accounting
18. Christian Academy
- Address: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
- Offers: Doctorate, Masters in Biblical Counselling
19. Christian Life Training
- Address: Pretoria, Gauteng
- Offers: Diplomas and Degrees in Theology
20. Christian Revival Church
- Address: Mafikeng, North West Province
- Offers: Doctorate in Ministry
21. Christian Campus (The)
- Address: Unknown, Gauteng
- Offers: Diplomas and Degrees in Theology
22. Cornerstone School of the Spirit
- Address: Chatsworth, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Offers: Higher Certificates to Masters in Theology
23. Correspondence Training Academy
- Address: Pretoria, Gauteng
- Offers: Diploma in Health and Safety Management
24. Crane International Academy (Pty) Ltd
- Address: Mpumalanga
- Offers: Studies in Business, Engineering, Security
25. Digolo University
- Address: Unknown, Gauteng
- Offers: Degrees and Diplomas (unaccredited)
26. Damelin Correspondence College
- Address: 197 Pretorius St, Pretoria
- Offers: Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
27. Diploma Company
- Address: Online (Worldwide, USA, UK, Africa)
- Offers: Fake diplomas and degrees
28. Durban Christian Centre Bible Institute
- Address: 39 Garth Road, Mayville, Durban
- Offers: Diplomas and Degrees in Theology
29. East London University
- Address: 14 Stewart Drive, Berea, East London
- Offers: Masters degrees (unaccredited)
30. EduCampus/Hope University
- Address: 145 Commissioner Street, Johannesburg
- Offers: Diplomas and Degrees
31. eLearning Systems (eDegree)
- Address: Atlas Studios, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
- Offers: Bachelor of Business Studies
32. Elkanah Bible College
- Address: Boksburg, Gauteng
- Offers: Higher Certificates to Degrees in Theology
33. Fargo University
- Address: Online, USA
- Offers: Degrees in 15 days
34. Gateway Church International
- Address: Witbank, Mpumalanga
- Offers: Diplomas in Theology
35. Generation Impact Bible College
- Address: Online, Port Elizabeth
- Offers: Diploma and Bachelor of Ministry
36. Good Shepherd College of Religion, Culture and Training
- Address: Online, KwaZulu-Natal
- Offers: Doctoral Degree
37. Go Ye Theological Seminary
- Address: Penhill Estate, Cape Town
- Offers: Diplomas to Doctorates in Theology
38. Hamburger University
- Address: Online, Sandton, Johannesburg
- Offers: Various Degrees (unaccredited)
39. Hebraic Teaching Roots Institute
- Address: Krugersdorp, Mpumalanga
- Offers: Diplomas and Degrees in Theology
40. Heritage of Faith Bible Institute
- Address: Various locations, South Africa and Botswana
- Offers: Doctorate in Ministry
41. Immanuel International Bible College
- Address: Badplaas, KwaZulu-Natal
- Offers: Diplomas and Degrees in Theology
42. Immanuel University of Theology International
- Address: White Ridge, Johannesburg
- Offers: Diplomas to Doctorates in Theology (unaccredited)
43. Impact Christian Campus
- Address: Online, Gauteng
- Offers: Diplomas to Masters in Theology
44. Institute of Business Management and Information Technology
- Address: Cape Town and Johannesburg
- Offers: Customs Clearing and Forwarding Management (misleading promises)
45. Institute of Strategy, Accounting and Finance
- Address: Randjespark, Midrand
- Offers: Certificates, Diplomas and Bachelor degrees
46. International Institute for Tax and Finance (IITF)
- Address: Fourways, Johannesburg
- Offers: Diplomas in Taxation and Finance (unaccredited)
47. Intuition College
- Address: 396 West Street, Johannesburg
- Offers: Diplomas and International Diplomas
48. International Theological Academy
- Address: Unknown, Gauteng
- Offers: Diplomas and Degrees in Theology
49. International University
- Address: Online, based in South Africa
- Offers: Associate to Doctorate degrees in Theology
50. Jordan Institute of Mission and Ministerial Acts (J.I.M.M.A)
- Address: Yeoville, Johannesburg
- Offers: Diplomas and Degrees in Theology
51. Johannesburg City College
- Address: 49 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
- Offers: Certificates, Diplomas and Higher National Diplomas
52. Johannesburg Varsity College
- Address: 41 De Korte Street, Braamfontein
- Offers: Degrees and Diplomas
53. Joy Ministries
- Address: 18 Neels Road, Lambton Gardens, Germiston
- Offers: Diplomas and Degrees in Theology
54. Joy Foundation (Team Impact Christian University)
- Address: Germiston, South Africa
- Offers: Degrees up to Doctorates
55. KR Education Solutions/Emmanuel Verpleegskool
- Address: Unknown
- Offers: Nursing qualifications (misrepresented)
56. Logos University
- Address: 3 Ystervak Street, Theresa Park X1, Pretoria
- Offers: Unaccredited degrees
57. M and M Performing Arts College
- Address: 191 Sunningdale Drive, Cape Town
- Offers: Diplomas in Music and Performing Arts
58. Manchester Open University
- Address: Online (UK-based)
- Offers: Diplomas and Degrees
59. Maharishi Institute
- Address: 9 Ntemi Piliso Street, Johannesburg
- Offers: Unaccredited MBA and BBA
60. Masanga Business School
- Address: 73 Schoeman and Jorrisen Street, Polokwane
- Offers: Financial planning certificates
61. Master Retailing (Pty) Ltd
- Address: Bronberrik, Centurion
- Offers: Retail Management qualifications (illegal operations)
62. MBA Training Company
- Address: Bryanston, Johannesburg
- Offers: 3-day MBA program
63. McFord University
- Address: Online (Pakistan-based)
- Offers: Fraudulent diplomas and degrees
64. Mhlabuhlangene School of African Medicine
- Address: Johannesburg and Klerksdorp
- Offers: Degrees in African Medicine
65. Monash Technology Institute
- Address: 49 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein
- Offers: Unaccredited diplomas and certificates
66. Morolan IT Consults
- Address: 204 Troye Street, Muckleneuk, Pretoria
- Offers: Life Degrees and Diplomas
67. Mount Zion University of South Africa
- Address: Summerville, Kraaifontein, Cape Town
- Offers: Theology qualifications
68. New Skills Academy
- Address: Online (virtual only)
- Offers: Various diplomas including Dog Grooming
69. New World Mission Dunamis International University
- Address: Online, Northern Cape-based
- Offers: Various fraudulent qualifications
70. North West School of Design
- Address: Oudorp Pharmacy Complex, Klerksdorp
- Offers: Fashion Management qualifications
71. Professional Counsellor Academy of South Africa
- Address: 648 Bruins Avenue, Roseville, Pretoria
- Offers: Unaccredited diplomas and degrees
72. Professional Drafting Services
- Address: Strubensvalley, Gauteng
- Offers: Drafting certificates and diplomas
73. Prospect Tutorial College
- Address: Unknown (online operations)
- Offers: Unauthorized UNISA tuition
74. Qualitas Career Academy
- Address: Midrand, Gauteng
- Offers: Business and Skincare diplomas
75. Quest Computer Skills Centre
- Address: Bedfordview, Gauteng
- Offers: Office Administration and Call Centre Diplomas
76. Renee Institute of Beauty Therapy
- Address: 753A Voortrekker Road, Brakpan
- Offers: Advanced Diplomas in Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing, Teachers Diploma
77. River Bible Institute
- Address: 1 Pontoon Road, East London
- Offers: Associate Degrees in Christian Education
78. SADC University of African Medicine
- Address: Polokwane Central, Limpopo
- Offers: Degrees in African Herbal Science
79. Salem Bible College (Team Impact Christian University)
- Address: Van Riebeeck Park, Kempton Park
- Offers: Degrees and Doctoral Degrees in Theology
80. School of Lifestyle Medicine
- Address: 50 Kloof Street, Cape Town
- Offers: Neuromuscular Massage Training, Wellness Coach program
81. Shaw Academy
- Address: Online (Worldwide)
- Offers: Diplomas and Degrees (unverified)
82. Skills Academy (Pty) Ltd
- Address: 440 Hilda Street, Pretoria
- Offers: Unaccredited certificates including Project Management and Child Psychology
83. Skyline College
- Address: 320 West Street, Durban
- Offers: Various diplomas in Beauty Therapy and Business Studies
84. South African Institute of Cranial Studies
- Address: Not provided
- Offers: Diploma in Cranial Sacral Therapy
85. South African Film, Acting and Theatre Academy
- Address: Waterfall City, Midrand
- Offers: Performing Arts diplomas
86. South African University of Excellence
- Address: 5 Japie Theron Street, White River
- Offers: Unaccredited degrees and diplomas
87. South African Institute for Management (SAIM)
- Address: Chamber of Mines Building, Johannesburg
- Offers: Unaccredited business diplomas
88. South African College of Herbal Medicine
- Address: Utrecht (Online)
- Offers: Herbal Medicine diploma
89. Spectrium Graduate School of Business
- Address: 23 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein
- Offers: Unaccredited marketing and accounting diplomas
90. Style Design College of South Africa
- Address: 12 University Road, Westville, KZN
- Offers: Unaccredited degrees and diplomas
91. Study for Career Success
- Address: Online (USA-based)
- Offers: Degrees in 15 days
92. Team Impact Christian University
- Address: Baton Rouge, USA
- Offers: Theology qualifications via Bible colleges in SA
93. Teamwork Bible College
- Address: Unknown (USA-based)
- Offers: Theology degrees through South African outlets
94. TECH South Africa Technological University
- Address: Online only
- Offers: Digital qualifications without any legal standing
95. Therapon University
- Address: US Virgin Islands
- Offers: Theology qualifications via South African schools
96. Thomas Jefferson School of Law
- Address: Design Quarter, Fourways, Johannesburg
- Offers: Taxation diplomas (unregistered provider)
97. Umdali Institute
- Address: Germiston, Gauteng
- Offers: Theology and Counselling degrees (falsely claimed university)
98. Trinity International Bible University
- Address: Mossel Bay (Postal only)
- Offers: Theology degrees
99. Universal College Outcomes
- Address: 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria
- Offers: Unaccredited Early Childhood Development diploma
100. Unlock Development Centre
- Address: Theresa Park X1, Pretoria
- Offers: Theology and business degrees (linked to unregistered foreign institutions)
101. University of Arabia
- Address: Azaadville, Gauteng
- Offers: Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies
102. Watchman University (Pty) Ltd
- Address: Unknown, Mpumalanga
- Offers: Degrees in Theology
103. WW.ITIQ Training and Solutions (Pty) Ltd
- Address: Plot 177, Leeuwfontein, Pretoria
- Offers: Numerous unaccredited diplomas and engineering qualifications falsely claimed to be equivalent to national degrees
104. Word in Action Ministries (Team Impact Christian University)
- Address: Edleen, Gauteng
- Offers: Certificate to Doctoral Degrees in Theology
105. International Academy of Health and Skincare (Pty) Ltd
- Address: Cape Town and Johannesburg
- Offers: Diplomas in Marketing, Skincare and Events Coordination (unaccredited programs)
Key Signs of Bogus Colleges:
- Offer degrees in unusually short periods
- No physical address
- Similar names to reputable institutions
- Unrealistic promises of employment
- Emphasis on international accreditation
- No verification of student details during application
What to Do if Affected
- Contact DHET for verification
- Request refund from the college
- Report cases to SAPS or Small Claims Court
- Seek legal aid if necessary
Contact Information
- DHET Call Centre: 0800 87 22 22
- Email: registrarphei@dhet.gov.za
Students and parents are urged to verify institutions with DHET before enrollment.
Download the official list of bogus universities via the link provided below: