Mr Chairman, if I may simply say to the hon Minister of Higher Education and Training that, yes, I was surprised that he'd had certain meetings. But at the same time I want to say that everything he does surprises me. [Laughter.]
Terms of reference for review committee on National Student Financial Aid Scheme and Higher Education South Africa and details on students receiving support
26. Mr M L Fransman (ANC) asked the Minister of Higher Education and Training: (1) (a) What were the terms of reference for the Review Committee on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and Higher Education South Africa (HESA) in July 2009, (b) when is the report due, (c) at what stage will they engage the parliamentary committee, (d) what number of students received support from the NSFAS during the period 1 April 2007 up to the latest specified date for which information is available and (e) what number of these students have dropped out in these years;
(2) whether he has found that students from disadvantaged communities are sufficiently supported; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details of his findings? NO1098E