Chairperson, the future of students at TVET colleges in South Africa is hanging in the balance, whilst institutions across the country have been confronted by labour strikes over the last six months, unions having issues with the Department of Higher Education and Training and also recently called for a national shut down. The failure by the Minister of Higher Education Naledi Pandor and her department to resolve employment issues, it's putting the future of students at risk.
Today, Yusuf Cassim, the DA Member of Parliament, MP, did an oversight inspection at Lovedale Colleges, Zwelitsha Campus, were a strike has brought education to a scratching halt. The staff affiliated to National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union, Nehawu,