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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 ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
DHET & DSI Budget Vote Reports
19 May 2023
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation met virtually to consider and adopt the budget vote reports and the minutes of its recent meetings.
The Chairperson said the Committee would release a statement on the independent assessment report on the situation at the University of South ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
NSF & EWSETA 2023/24 Annual Performance Plan
17 May 2023
The Committee met to receive in-person briefings from the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) and the National Skills Fund (NSF) on their strategic plans and annual performance plans. Both entities outlined their plans, outcomes, outputs, targets, and financial information and support.
Members welcomed ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
DSI on Advanced Manufacturing Technology Strategy; CSIR on Future Production Manufacturing
12 May 2023
The Committee met with the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Council (CSIR) for presentations on future production manufacturing. Both entities briefed the Committee on the advanced manufacturing technology strategy (AMTS), highlighting its focal areas. The DSI referred to the milestones and ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
NSFAS, SAQA & QCTO 2023/24 Annual Performance Plans
10 May 2023
National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)
The Committee met with the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) to receive their revised strategic and annual performance plans for 2023/24. The meeting took place at the NSFAS ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Briefing by the AGSA on the audit outcomes of Higher Education portfolio, DHET and Council on Higher Education (CHE) Annual Performance Plans 2023/24; with Minister and DM
3 May 2023
In an in-person meeting in Parliament, Minister Thulas Nxesi (representing Minister Blade Nzimande) said the Department was honoured to present its Annual Performance Plans and that the current financial year was critical for all government departments as government committed to the Medium-Term Strategy Framework.
The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
TIA, SANSA, ASSAf & SACNASP 2023/24 Annual Performance Plans
21 Apr 2023
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
DSI, NACI, NRF, HSRC & CSIR 2023/24 Annual Performance Plans
19 Apr 2023
Human Science Research Council (HSRC)
National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI)
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation met in person to receive briefings from the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), the National Advisory Council on ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
DSI Quarter 2 and 3 Performance 2022/23 financial year
31 Mar 2023
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation convened virtually for a briefing by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) on the quarter 2 and 3 performance outcomes for the 2022/23 financial year.
The Committee was generally satisfied with the performance of the Department but raised concerns ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Implementation of Ministerial Task Team recommendations on the NSF & Nexus Forensic Report; Audit Action Plan Update; with Deputy Minister
29 Mar 2023
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation were briefed by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the National Skills Fund (NSF) on the progress that had been made in the implementation of the recommendations of the Ministerial Task Team (MTT) on the Strategic Review ...