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Basic Education
DBE 2023/24 Q1 Performance; with Deputy Minister
24 Oct 2023
In a virtual meeting, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) presented its Quarter 1 performance for 2023/24 which indicated achievement of 100% of targets. This is an improvement from Q1 2022/23 where they achieved 81% of targets.
In the discussion the Committee enquired about the low placement of Funza Lushaka ...
Higher Education
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. ...
Basic Education
DBE, Umalusi & SACE 2022/23 Annual Reports; with Deputy Minister
18 Oct 2023
The Portfolio Committee held a virtual meeting with the Department of Basic Education (DBE), Umalusi and the South African Council for Educators (SACE) to consider their 2022/23 annual reports.
The DBE presented a comprehensive four-year performance comparison, highlighting significant advancements contributing to ...
Higher Education
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 ...
Basic Education
ASIDI & Conditional Grants; Education Audit Outcomes: FFC & AGSA inputs
17 Oct 2023
The Portfolio Committee convened in a virtual meeting to receive presentations from the Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) on expenditure patterns and equity in education, the Office of the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) on audit outcomes for the Department of Basic Education (DBE), and from the Department's internal ...
Higher Education
DSI Portfolio Audit Outcomes; DSI, TIA & SANSA 2022/23 Annual Reports
13 Oct 2023
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science, and Innovation met online for a briefing by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), and the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) on their 2022/23 annual reports.
The Auditor-General briefed the Committee on ...
Higher Education
Higher Education Portfolio Audit Outcomes; DHET, SAQA, QCTO & CHE 2022/23 Annual Reports
11 Oct 2023
Council on Higher Education (CHE)
Quality Council for Trades and Occupation
The Committee held a virtual meeting to review the annual performance reports of various entities falling under the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the Department itself.
The Auditor-General of SA (AGSA) ...
Higher Education
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 ...
Basic Education
Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill: adoption; with Deputy Minister
26 Sep 2023
Tracking the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill in Parliament
The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education considered and later adopted the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill. The Bill proposes to amend the South African Schools Act (SASA) of 1996 as well as the Employment of Educators Act (EEA) of ...
Higher Education
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 ...