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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 ...
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 ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Comprehensive student funding model for PSET; Funding of postgraduate students; with Ministry
21 Feb 2024
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science, and Innovation was briefed by the Minister, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and its entities on implementing Phase 1 of the Comprehensive Student Funding Model. The Minister expressed how the National Institute of Humanities and Social Science (NIHSS) came ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
2024 Academic Year: NSFAS & stakeholder preparations; with Deputy Minister
29 Nov 2023
The meeting held on a virtual platform provided an opportunity for the Portfolio Committee to hear from various stakeholders involved in higher education on their state of readiness for the 2024 academic year. The stakeholders present were Universities South Africa (USAf), the South African Public Colleges Organisation (SAPCO), the ...
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
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 ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Postponed: NSFAS on turnaround strategy, direct-payment system, ICT systems, student accommodation & related matters
20 Sep 2023
The Portfolio Committee met virtually to be briefed by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) on its turnaround strategy to resolve issues arising from the new direct payment system, delays in resolving student appeals, the accreditation of student accommodation, and many other issues. However, the Members were told ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
DHET & DSI Q4 2022/23 Performance; with Minister
31 May 2023
In this virtual meeting, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) met with the Portfolio Committee to present their fourth quarter performance reports.
The impact of COVID-19 on the tertiary education sector was discussed, and each department addressed the progress ...
NCOP Education and Technology, Sports, Arts and Culture
Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) 2023/24 Annual Performance Plan and Budget; with Deputy Minister
24 May 2023
The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) took the Committee through its 2023/24 Annual Performance Plan (APP) and Budget. The presentation covered: the 2019-2024 Apex Priorities, budget prioritisation framework towards 2023 priorities, gender-response, planning budgeting, monitoring, evaluation and auditing framework, and the 2023 SONA commitments.
Mr Buti Manamela, Deputy ...