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Basic Education
Reopening of Schools; National School Nutrition Programme & Directions for Learners with Special Education Needs: DBE; with Deputy Minister
1 Sep 2020
In a virtual meeting the Committee was briefed on the state of reopening of schools, the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) and the changes to draft directions for Learners with Special Education Needs (LSEN). The Deputy Minister informed Members that operating under COVID-19 conditions was a new experience in the ...
Basic Education
Amended School Calendar & Risk Adjusted Differentiated Approach: DBE briefing; with Deputy Minister
25 Aug 2020
Video: Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, 25 08 2020
In a virtual meeting, with the Deputy Minister in attendance, the Committee was briefed by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) on the amended school calendar and the implementation of a risk-adjusted differentiated approach to curriculum and assessment planning
The Department ...
Basic Education
Department of Basic Education 2019/20 Quarter 4 Performance
18 Aug 2020
In a virtual meeting with the Minister and Deputy Minister in attendance, the Department of Basic Education reported on its 2019/20 final quarter targets and expenditure, noting deviations and mitigation measures.
The discussion focused on the improvement of the infrastructure at rural schools; the necessity that schools have water and ...
Basic Education
DBE Budget: Committee Report; Minutes
14 Jul 2020
Audio: DBE Budget: Committee Report; Minutes
The Select Committee and Portfolio Committee jointly considered and adopted the minutes of 7 July 2020, which was a joint meeting.
The Portfolio Committee then considered and adopted its Report on the Impact of COVID-19 on the Strategic Plan and ...
Basic Education
DBE, SACE, Umalusi 2020/21 special adjustments budget; with Minister
7 Jul 2020
Video: JM: PC on Basic Education & SC on Education & Technology, Sport, Arts & Culture 7 July 2020
Audio: PC Basic 7 July 2020
Media Statement: Education Committees Commend DBE for Hard Work During ‘difficult Time’ of Covid-19
The Portfolio Committee and Select Committee held a joint virtual ...
Basic Education
Reopening of Schools progress report, with Deputy Minister
30 Jun 2020
Video: Portfolio Committee on Basc Education meeting, 30/06/2020
Audio: Department Update on COVID-19 School Compliance measures, challenges and mitigations
The Committee was briefed by the Department of Basic Education on the state of readiness for the reopening of schools, following a two-month break due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The ...
Basic Education
Umalusi 2020/21 Annual Performance Plan; with Minister
19 May 2020
Audio: Umalusi 2020/21 Annual Performance Plan; with Minister
Annual Performance Plan (APP) of Government Departments & Entities 20/2021
The Council for Quality Assurance and Training (Umalusi) presented its annual performance plan, strategic plan and budget, and told the committees it was continuing to engage the DBE on strategies to respond ...
Basic Education
South African Council of Educators (SACE) 2020/21 Annual Performance Plan
12 May 2020
Video: PC on Basic Education and SC on Education and Technology, Sports, Arts and Culture, 12 May 2020
Audio: South African Council of Educators (SACE) 2020/21 Annual Performance Plan
Annual Performance Plan (APP) of Government Departments & Entities 20/2021
The Committees resolved to consider the adoption of the Department of ...
Basic Education
COVID-19 Update & DBE 2020/21 Annual Performance Plan; with Ministry
5 May 2020
Audio: Department of Basic Education 2020/21 Annual Performance Plan
Annual Performance Plan (APP) of Government Departments & Entities 20/2021
A joint virtual meeting of the Portfolio Committee and the Select Committee on Education were briefed on how the Department of Basic Education would spend its 2020/21 budget and the ...
Basic Education
ICT Roll-Out: Department of Basic Education briefing; Coronavirus measures
17 Mar 2020
The Committee was briefed by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) on the progress being made with the roll-out of information communication technology (ICT) in the basic education sector, and was told the timeline for the implementation of the programme was between 2019 and 2024.
At the core of the ...