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Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Stellenbosch University language policy, transformation, safety & security; Labour Market Intelligence Report: HSRC briefing
31 May 2017
The Vice-Chancellor of Stellenbosch University introduced the briefing on the university’s transformation initiatives by identifying safety on campus, student accommodation, and free and decolonised education, as some of the core challenges it was facing.
The Committee was told that the transformation agenda was one that was led by the university ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Services SETA, Energy and Water SETA, Local Government SETA on their Annual Performance Plan, with Deputy Minister present
24 May 2017
Three organs of the Sector Education Training Authority presented their annual performance plans (APPs) for 2017/18 and strategic plans for 2015/16-2019/20.
The Service SETA (SSETSA) said its strategic plan was based on five priority areas. These were promoting access to skills development, providing expansion and capacitation, improving the relevance of ...
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation
Department of Human Settlements on its Quarter 4 performance; Catalytic Projects progress report
23 May 2017
The Department of Human Settlements presented their performance report for the fourth quarter (January –March 2017), providing details of under-performance against targets, such as not reaching the delivery of the planned number of outstanding title deeds. Provincial steering committees for the upgrading of informal settlements were now activated in all ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Education Training and Development Practices Sector Education Training Authority & HWSETA on their Annual Performance Plan, with Deputy Minister
17 May 2017
Education Training and Development Practices Sector Education Training Authority (ETDP SETA) on its Annual performance Plan
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training met to receive the briefings from the Education Training and Development Practices Sector Education Training Authority (ETDPSETA) and the Health and Welfare Sector Education Training Authority ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Committee Report on Department of Higher Education and Training Budget
10 May 2017
The Committee met to deliberate on its report on the Department of Higher Education and Training’s (DHET’s) Budget Vote 15.
Members agreed that the Committee should closely monitor the progress of the Department because of its important role in the education sector. It was often presented with nice and detailed ...
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation
Committee Reports on Department of Human Settlements Budget; Petitions & Free State Oversight
9 May 2017
The Committee met to consider adoption of the report on the Department of Human Settlements’ (DHS’s) budget, the report on the oversight visit to the Free State, and the petition from township residents who were complaining that the Department prioritised informal settlements over backyard dwellers who had been there for ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Department of Higher Education and Training on its Annual Performance Plan, with Minister in attendance
3 May 2017
The Minister of Higher Education and Training told the Committee that analysis of the vote of the Department should be considered in terms of how it had increased enrolment in tertiary institution. Prefacing the presentation of the Department’s annual performance plan, he said the highlighted priorities included funding for Technical ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
DHET Annual Performance Plan: FFC & TVET Colleges Governors Council input; NSFAS Student Centred Model
3 May 2017
The Fiscal and Financial Commission (FFC) told the Joint Committee that the Department of Higher Education and Training’s (DHET’s) priority was focused on universities. Grants to universities were going to increase from R28 billion to R38 billion in the next financial year. This increase was a result of the no ...
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation
Nurcha; NHFC; HDA; RHLF on their 2017/18 Annual Performance Plans
17 Mar 2017
The National Urban Reconstruction Housing Agent (Nurcha), National Housing Finances Corporation (NHFC) and Rural Housing Loan Fund (RHLF) presented a consolidated presentation on its Annual Performance Plan (APP) for 2017/18. The presentation covered financial performance after consolidation, operating costs and profitability, liquidity and efficiency of operating expenses. The presentation also ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Review of Department of Higher Education & Training's Annual Performance Plan: Auditor-General briefing
15 Mar 2017
The Office of the Auditor General South Africa provided insight on the 2017/18 draft Annual Performance Plans of the Department and its public entities. The review focused on the SMART criteria and whether the performance targets set by the Department and its entities met the criteria.
The AGSA noted that ...