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Higher Education, Science and Innovation
2022 Academic Year: DHET & stakeholder preparations
1 Dec 2021
The Committee met with the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) sector to receive briefings on preparations for Academic Year 2022 covering enrolments; student funding and accommodation; safety and security and NSFAS funding decisions as well as its projected R10.1 billion shortfall.
The Minister gave an overview noting the sector ...
Public Accounts (SCOPA)
Update by Minister on consequence management at National Skills Fund & NSFAS
25 Aug 2021
The Committee was briefed by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), the National Skills Fund (NSF) and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) on the progress made by both entities, following their engagements with the Committee in May.
The Minister said that the Department, after being ...
Public Accounts (SCOPA)
National Skills Fund 2019/20 audit disclaimer: hearing with Minister
18 May 2021
Video: Standing Committee on Public Accounts
Annual Reports 2019 - 2020
The Chairperson opened the meeting by noting presence of the Minister and explaining that the meeting was in the form of hearing to learn the state of affairs of the National Skills Fund (NSF). The Committee was concerned that ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
NSFAS, SAQA & DSI 2021/22 Annual Performance Plans; with Minister and Deputy Minister
5 May 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Higher Education Science and Technology
The Committee met virtually to receive briefings from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, South African Qualifications Authority and the Department of Science and Technology on their 2020-25 Strategic Plans and 2021/22 Annual Performance Plans.
Amongst the difficulties ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
DHET, CHE & QCTO 2021/22 Annual Performance Plans; with Minister and Deputy Minister
4 May 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Higher Education Science and Technology
The Committee met virtually with the Department of Higher Education and Training to receive briefings from the Council on Higher Education and the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations on their strategic and annual performance plans.
The Minister's ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Higher Education protests: stakeholder engagement; with Ministry (continued)
23 Mar 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Technology, 23 March 2021
The Committee continued its virtual engagement with Wits University and its SRC, South African Union of Students (SAUS) and Universities South Africa (USAf) from the 17 March meeting. SAUS made a supplementary submission detailing outcomes over the last ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Higher Education protests: stakeholder engagement; with Ministry
17 Mar 2021
Video:Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Technology, 17 March 2021
2018/19 Research and Development Survey Results
The Committee convened virtually to receive briefings from the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Wits University and its Students’ Representative Council (SRC), Universities South Africa (Usaf) and the South African Union ...
Public Accounts (SCOPA)
NSFAS Annual Report, deviations and expansions: hearing; with Minister
9 Mar 2021
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) expressed its grave concern over the state of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) after being briefed in a virtual meeting by the entity’s new Board and management.
The Chairperson said that its presentation had indicated that whatever changes ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
NSFAS 2019/20 Annual Report; with Auditor-General & Ministry
10 Feb 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Technology, 10 February 2021
The Committee met virtually with Auditor General South Africa (AGSA) and the new National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) board and CEO appointed at the end of November 2020 to receive briefings on the 2019/20 ...
NCOP Education and Technology, Sports, Arts and Culture
DHET & DSI 2019/20 Annual Reports; with Minister
1 Dec 2020
Video: Select Committee on Education and Technology, Sport, Arts and Culture
In their final meeting for 2020, the Select Committee on Education and Technology, Sport, Arts and Culture met on a virtual platform with the Department and Minister to discuss the Annual Report for both divisions of ...