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Memorandum from the Parliamentary Office
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION 1713
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 15/05/2015
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER 14 OF 2015)
Ms C N Majeke (UDM) to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training:
1) Whether, in respect of the ongoing strike by students at the King
Sabatha Dalindyebo Technical and Vocational Education and Training
(KSD TVET) College in the Eastern Cape, allegedly due to lack of clear
information on the granting of bursaries by the National Student
Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), he is aware of the impasse at that
institution; if not, does he intend to investigate the situation in
order to bring stability to the institution; if so, what steps has he
or will he take in this regard;
2) does the NSFAS bursary allocation for KSD TVET College students cover
(a) tuition, (b) accommodation and (c) food vouchers;
3) what is the state of the accommodation of all seven campuses falling
within this institution?
NW1931E
REPLY:
1) No, the Department is not aware of the student protest at King Sabata
Dalindyebo (KSD) Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
College. In this regard, the Department has requested the college to
submit a report on the matter. The nature of the intervention by the
Department will be informed by the findings emanating from the
investigation.
2) The 2015 bursary allocation for KSD TVET college is R36 381 000. The
Departmentâs bursary allocation is calculated in terms of 80% of the
total projected full-time equivalent students estimated to qualify for
tuition fees. The remaining 20% is earmarked for transport and
accommodation allowances based on the collegeâs affordability, as per the
applicable policy. However, due to limited funds, the 2015 Bursary Rules
and Guidelines encourage TVET colleges to prioritise tuition and award
transport and accommodation allowances thereafter, subject to available
funding. The amount to be awarded for allowances to qualifying students
is determined by the financial aid committee of a college.
3) The provision of student accommodation in KSD TVET College is not
adequate to accommodate the needs of students who qualify for student
accommodation. The college only manages to place 590 students in the
college residence. The 2010 project at the Mthatha campus for
infrastructure of 1 000 beds for the student residence has not been
completed due to insufficient funds. However, the Department has
allocated R46 million for completion of the student residence.
The college student accommodation does not currently accommodate students
with disabilities. However, on completion of the 2010 project, the
student residence would be accommodative of students with special needs.
Compiler/contact persons: Ms V Mafilika
Ext: 5470/8
DIRECTOR â GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
REPLY TO QUESTION 1713 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr B NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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