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Higher Education, Science and Innovation
NSFAS on student accommodation; with Deputy Minister
22 Mar 2023
The Committee met with the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to receive a briefing on the student accommodation cap matter and related matters on student allowances. NSFAS informed Members that in determining the cap of R45,000, NSFAS examined existing NSFAS data for accommodation claimed historically across all institutions, ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Intellectual Property Rights from publicly financed research; IP to transform ownership of the economy; SA patent development landscape; with Deputy Minister
10 Mar 2023
The Portfolio Committee met with the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the National Intellectual Property Management Office (NIPMO) to receive a briefing on the outcome of the NIPMO review and progress on the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Act amendment process; how the DSI and the Technology Innovation ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Latest developments at universities and TVET colleges: DHET, USAF and SAPCO briefing; with Deputy Minister
8 Mar 2023
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In a continuation of an urgent meeting, the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation was briefed by the Department of Higher Education and Training, Universities South Africa (USAf), and South African Public Colleges Organisation (SAPCO). This in light of a resurgence of ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Latest developments at universities and TVET colleges: SAUS & SATVETSA briefing
7 Mar 2023
In an urgent meeting, the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation was briefed by the South African Technical and Vocational Education and Training Students Association and the South African Union of Students on the latest developments at universities and TVET colleges. This in light of a resurgence ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Programme of support to DBE: DSI & SAASTA briefing; with Deputy Minister
3 Mar 2023
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation met virtually for a briefing by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement on the programme of support to the Department of Basic Education.
The Deputy Minister told the Committee ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Repurposing of infrastructure for the post-school education and training system; Needs analysis for CET & TVET programmes; with Deputy Minister
1 Mar 2023
The Committee, joined by the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, met with the Department of Higher Education, Science and Innovation and the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure to receive a briefing on repurposing infrastructure for the post-school education and training system. The briefing by the DPWI ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Safety and security challenges of the PSET System; with Deputy Minister
24 Feb 2023
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) briefed the Portfolio Committee in a virtual meeting on the safety and security challenges facing educational institutions at the university and college level.
The DHET had conducted research at these institutions on matters of security and energy, with some being able ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
NSFAS funding disbursement; 2023 Public Sector Education and Training (PSET) Sector Academic Year; Sectoral Response to Loadshedding, with Ministry
22 Feb 2023
The Department of Higher Education and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) briefed the Committee on the NSFAS funding disbursements; the state of readiness for the 2023 academic year and the sectoral response to loadshedding. The Department presented on each academic branch (TVET Colleges, Community Education and Training ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Women in Science; CGE Investigation on Gender Transformation in TVET colleges; HSRC study
17 Feb 2023
Gender Transformation Investigation in TVET colleges 2022
The National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) told the Committee in a virtual meeting that they had seen progress in the participation of women in science and technology, but wanted to reach more of the targets they had set for an increase ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
DHET Third Quarter Performance Report 2022/23; Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications Concerning Higher Education
15 Feb 2023
The Committee met with the Department of Higher Education to receive briefings on its 2022/23 quarter three performance report, and the Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications in Higher Education.
The Department only achieved 21 (45%) of the 47 targets set for the quarter. At the end of ...