{
  "id": 9538410,
  "title": "SA talent ready to shine at WorldSkills 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/sa-talent-ready-to-shine-at-worldskills-2026",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T09:30:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/sa-talent-ready-to-shine-at-worldskills-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the WorldSkills 2026 international competition commenced in Shanghai on its second day, South African participants expressed optimism about winning medals, despite the fierce competition. Over 1400 competitors from more than 80 countries and regions are vying for success in 64 skill trades and disciplines. South Africa will be represented in 27 of these categories.\n\nOne student shared that they discovered the World Skills application on the website of Vhembe TVET College, which led them to enter the competition. They described the competition as going well so far and emphasized that their confidence stems from proper training. Another participant mentioned feeling nervous initially but is now more relaxed, as their test project includes elements they personally worked on, giving them assurance of bringing home a medal.",
  "summary": "South Africa has 29 participants who will compete in 27 skills categories at Worldskills2026",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}