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Higher Education, Science and Innovation
The Science, Technology and Innovation Decadal Plan, resources for STI and coordination of the public STI budget
3 Jun 2022
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation had a joint meeting with several other parliamentary committees to receive a briefing from the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) on the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) White Paper and the Department’s 10-year, or decadal, plan. ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Migration of Agricultural and Nursing colleges; AGRISETA & HWSETA on overview of their skills development programmes
1 Jun 2022
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The Committee met virtually with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the Agricultural and Health and Welfare Sector Education And Training Authorities (SETAs) to receive briefings on the progress of the migration of the agricultural and nursing colleges, while both SETAs ...
Sport, Arts and Culture
NLSA on 2022/23 Annual Performance Plan; whistle-blowing case; CISCO initiative
31 May 2022
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National Library of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee met with the Department of Sports, Art and Culture in a virtual meeting, and were joined by the National Library of South Africa (NLSA), which presented its annual performance plan for 2022/23.
The Chairperson directed Members' attention to the ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
mRNA Vaccine Technology Transfer and Training Hub: DSI & stakeholder briefing
27 May 2022
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation in conjunction with the Portfolio Committee on Health in the National Assembly (NA) convened in a virtual meeting for a briefing by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), and representatives of Afrigen, Biovac and the South African Medical Research ...
Sport, Arts and Culture
National Arts Council 2022/23 APP; DSAC & NAC Report back on Implementation of Public Protector Recommendations, Expired Projects Policy, Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme & suspended CEO; with Ministry
27 May 2022
The Committee met virtually to consider the 2022/23 Annual Performance Plan of the National Arts Council (NAC). The Committee was also briefed on other matters in the entity, including recommendations of the Basic Innovation Group (BIG) report, the agreement with the suspended CEO, and steps taken ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
South-West Gauteng & Northern Cape Urban TVET Colleges: overview & gender equality
25 May 2022
The Committee met with the Northern Cape Urban TVET College and the South-West Gauteng TVET College with management, student representatives and labour unions. The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) was also present. The colleges were two of the colleges involved in the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) Report ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
SMU Vice-Chancellor Inquiry
20 May 2022
The Committee convened in a virtual meeting with the Parliamentary Legal Services and the Content Advisor to receive briefings on the preliminary report on the appointment of Prof Peter Mbati as Vice-Chancellor of the Sefako Makgatho University. The presentation covered the summary of the witnesses' written comments and representations, ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Mangosuthu University of Technology: Independent Assessor Report; with Deputy Minister
18 May 2022
The Committee met virtually with the Council of the Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) and its Student Representative Council, the Department of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU), and the Tertiary Education National Union of South Africa (TENUSA) MUT branch to ...
Sport, Arts and Culture
Monumental Flag Project; SA Rugby Union update; with Ministry
17 May 2022
In a virtual meeting, the Portfolio Committee met with the South African Rugby Union (SARU) on the CEO case and for a Department briefing on the SA Monumental Flag Project.
SARU updated the Committee on developments in the CEO matter but could not provide detailed information on the legal ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Walter Sisulu University & CHE on accreditation status of some higher education qualifications offered by the institution; with Deputy Minister
11 May 2022
The Committee met virtually with the Department of Higher Education and Training, Council for Higher Education, Walter Sisulu University and the Student Representative Council to receive a full account on the questioned accreditation status of some qualifications offered by the Walter Sisulu University.
Members were not pleased because of ...