The definition of “indigenous languages” in the Language Policy Framework for Public Higher Education Institutions, published on 30 October 2020 has been revised in line with legal advice the Department of Higher Education and Training has received on the matter. The revised definition was published on 7 July 2023 in Government Gazette no 48923, under the title, “Amendment of the Definition ...
More »Response A: Provision of certificates to TVET students on time – DHET
1. The Department of Higher education and Training (DHET) is mandated to issue certificates within three months (90 working days) after students after the release of results to “eligible students’, meaning those students who have satisfied the requirements for respective qualifications. The DHET draws its mandate from the CET Act of 2006 ...
(1) The Universities and TVET Colleges will be implementing the Safety and Security Minimum Norms and Standards upon finalisation. The TVET Colleges blueprint document has been developed by the South African Police Services and accepted by the Department. The Department is currently working on the implementation plan which will require funding. The blueprint document for universities is currently under development by the South African ...
In relation to the Department of Higher Education and Training, the following information has relevance:
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(a) What total amount did the entity pay for the printed copies of the integrated annual reports in the following financial years: |
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(aa) 2020-21 |
(i) who were the suppliers? |
(ii) total number of copies of the report printed? |
(bb) 2021-22 |
(i) who were the ... |
The Department has plans to close institutions that operate without being registered with the relevant bodies.
a) Plans and processes which are followed to close illegal colleges are guided by both the Constitution and the law enforcement agents. Article 29(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa requires every private provider of education and training to be registered with the Department of ...
a) Minister is awaiting the final report of the panel that is investigating various matters at the university. Notwithstanding, Minister’s authority regarding none-disclosure agreements is explained in section 41 of the Higher Education Act read with Regulations 6 and 7 of the Regulations for Reporting by Public Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Based on the latter, Minister has the legal right to request the Council ...
The issue of unmarked assignments is amongst the numerous issues reported in the Report of the Independent Assessor, which is largely due to the systemic and administrative weaknesses at the University which existed for some time and have remained unaddressed. The contemplated decision to appoint an administrator is to address the findings of the Assessor Report.
More »The College campuses are mainly in rural areas and most of the landlords are the rural villagers.
In as much as the college assists in the type of accommodation when the students do their application for accommodation, however the college is not in control of the accommodation because students will finally choose the place where they want to reside, and it is the students ...
1. Minister is contemplating placing the University of South Africa under administration. However, it should be noted that Minister can only make his final decision once he has followed due process as per Section 49(B)(1A) of the Higher Education Act which requires that the Minister must, before appointing an administrator,
Following several engagements with the sector the Department undertook to develop a programme of engagement with all relevant stakeholders with the aim of developing strategic partnerships across the sector to address issues of violence and violent cultures on campuses. This work was progressed through the workshop on safety and security held with universities and Universities South Africa (USAf). The purpose of this engagement was ...