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Multi-Party Women’s Caucus
Elimination of child pregnancies & protection of children against sexual exploitation: Department briefings (with Minister & Deputy Ministers present)
30 Nov 2023
In a virtual meeting, the Multiparty Women’s Caucus received briefings from the departments of Social Development, Basic Education and Health on the elimination of child pregnancies and the protection of children against sexual exploitation. The departments all agreed that the issues must be dealt with through a multi-sectoral approach, ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
National Plan for Post-School Education and Training; Progress On Migration of Nursing & Agricultural Colleges; CGE Activity report on the Maputo Protocol 2023; with Deputy Minister
22 Nov 2023
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation met with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) for a presentation on the National Plan for the Post-School Education and Training (NPPSET) system. The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD), together with the Department of ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
HSRC briefing on SA National Survey on Health, Life Experiences, and Family Relations
17 Nov 2023
In a virtual meeting, the Portfolio Committee was presented with a comprehensive update by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) on the progress of the South African survey on health, life experiences, and family relations, commonly known as the national Gender-Based Violence (GBV) study.
The HSRC provided detailed insights ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Identification and repurposing of unutilised/under-utilised infrastructure in the PSET system
15 Nov 2023
The Committee met with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) to get an update on progress they were making with the identification and repurposing of unutilised/under-utilised infrastructure in the post-school education and training (PSET) system.
The DHET said ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
State of Governance at UCT (incl Independent Panel Report)
8 Nov 2023
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation met with the University of Cape Town’s (UCT's) Council and its management to consider the independent panel’s (IP's) report on governance issues at the institution.
The Council established the IP in October 2022 to look into governance matters that occurred ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Final Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Decadal Plan
3 Nov 2023
The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) presented the final Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Decadal Plan in a virtual meeting. The presentation outlined the progress made in implementing the Plan, focusing on thematic priorities like addressing climate change, enhancing education, and modernising sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing. ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
merSETA and TETA 2022/23 Annual Reports
1 Nov 2023
Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (MERSETA)
Transport Education and Training Authority
Two SETAs – the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA) and the Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) – were called in to present their 2022/23 Annual Reports as they had ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
HSRC, CSIR & NRF 2022/23 Annual Reports
20 Oct 2023
In a virtual meeting, the Portfolio Committee received briefings from the National Research Foundation, the Human Sciences Research Council and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research on their annual reports for 2022/23.
The Committee Members expressed their satisfaction with various aspects of the performance of the three entities. ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
National Skills Fund & ETDP SETA Annual Report 2022/23 with Deputy Minister
18 Oct 2023
Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP SETA)
The Committee highlighted the challenges of the National Skills Fund and the Education, Training and Development Practices (ETDP). They played a critical role in South Africa and they were urged to implement necessary actions ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
NSFAS turnaround strategy, direct-payment system, ICT systems, student accommodation & related matters; with Ministry
4 Oct 2023
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science, and Technology met virtually to discuss various aspects of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) direct payment system. This was a follow-up meeting after NSFAS did not turn up for a prior Committee meeting, leaving Members aggrieved. The meeting revolved ...