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Higher Education, Science and Innovation
On site briefing at iThemba LABS South African Isotope Facility (SAIF); Committee Legacy Report on Science and Innovation
13 Mar 2024
The Committee convened for an on-site briefing on its Legacy Report on Science and Innovation 2019-2024 at the iThemba LABS South African Isotope Facility. The Committee was joined by the Deputy Minister of Science and Innovation, Director-General, and agencies in the science and innovation sector.
The Chairperson said that ...
Sport, Arts and Culture
South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport Amendment Bill: consideration of public submissions
12 Mar 2024
The Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture convened a virtual meeting to consider the oral and written submissions on the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) Amendment Bill.
Thirteen stakeholders had responded to the Committee's public call for submissions on the SAIDS Amendment Bill. Eleven had made ...
Sport, Arts and Culture
Oral Submissions on the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport Amendment Bill by outstanding stakeholders
11 Mar 2024
The Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture met virtually to receive submissions on the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport Amendment Bill [B41-2023].
CATHSSETA provided an overview, detailing their role and input on the Bill. They expressed support for the amendments and requested an extension for further review. ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
National Skills Fund & MerSETA implementation Audit Action Plans to address 2022/23 audit findings
8 Mar 2024
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation convened a virtual meeting to review the progress of the National Skills Fund (NSF) and the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (MerSETA) in implementing their audit action plans for the 2022/23 period.
The NSF provided ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Update on the state of governance in the higher education sector; Overall performance of Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) during the 6th administration
6 Mar 2024
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation convened to receive a briefing from the Department of Higher Education and Training on the state of governance in the higher education sector as well as the overall performance of the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) during the sixth ...
Sport, Arts and Culture
South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport Amendment Bill: New loveLife Trust oral submissions
5 Mar 2024
The Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture convened to hear the oral submission of the New Love Life Trust on the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport Amendment Bill.
The reason for amending this legislation went as far back as October 2022 when the World Anti-Doping Association (WADA) ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Progress of SKA and radio astronomy; Matters raised during Oversight visit; Astro-Tourism Strategy
1 Mar 2024
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Technology met to discuss updates releated to projects of the Department of Science and Innovation. The Department gave briefings on the SKA project and the Astro-Tourism Strategy.
Members noted the positive approach to the work of the Department. They asked about ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
2024 registration and enrolment; Certification backlog in the TVET and CET colleges; DHET Q1-3 2023/24 Performance; Establishment of new universities; with Deputy Minister
28 Feb 2024
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science, and Technology convened to receive updates on several key matters. These included the status of registrations and the smooth commencement of the 2024 academic year, progress on the establishment of new universities in Ekurhuleni and Hammanskraal, and an overview of the Department ...
Sport, Arts and Culture
South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport Amendment Bill: Body Building SA, ASA, BSA & SANBO oral submissions
27 Feb 2024
Report of the meeting to follow.
Sport, Arts and Culture
SARU Oral submission on the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport Amendment Bill
22 Feb 2024
The Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture held a virtual meeting where the South African Rugby Union (SARU) briefed them on their comments on the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport Amendment Bill [B41-2023]. The Bill was introduced and referred to the Committee in December 2023, and in ...