Responses . It was stated that Kha Ri Gude coordinators conducted class visits every month in all learning sites to monitor and evaluate the progress of the programme. . The department indicated that Kha Ri Gude was not as formalised as ABET. The programme operates on an ad hoc basis, resulting in the lack of permanent learning sites. . It was argued that most learners who completed the programmes did not have sufficient funds to continue with their studies because there is as yet no bursary available to them to study further. . The department requested the committee to motivate to Treasury for a higher allocation of funds in order to expand the programme.