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Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Department of Higher Education and Training 2014/15 audit outcomes: Auditor General briefing
13 Oct 2015
The Auditor General of South Africa reported on the audit outcomes of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) as well as the SETAs and TVET colleges. The overall audit outcomes show general improvement over the past three financial years. Unqualified with no findings went from four entities in ...
Telecommunications and Postal Services
Broadband Infraco (BBI) rescue funding, with Deputy Minister
22 Sep 2015
The Committee met for briefings by Broadband Infraco (BBI), National Treasury and the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services (DTPS). The Deputy Minister in her opening remarks highlighted that the Minister had tabled the position of the Department, and this was that the BBI is part of the league of ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Nursing & Agricultural Colleges migration from provinces: DHET progress report
9 Sep 2015
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) noted that Schedule 4 of the South African Constitution states that all tertiary education should be a national competence; however, a number of public institutions offering formal higher education and training qualifications remain outside the Department’s responsibility posing a risk to institutions ...
Telecommunications and Postal Services
South African Post Office (SAPO) turnaround strategy: progress report
8 Sep 2015
The South African Post Office (SAPO) briefed the Committee on progress in respect of the implementation of its turnaround strategy.The Strategic Turnaround Plan (STP) initiatives had realised benefits on cost reduction but the lack of investment funding had been hampering the launch of revenue and rightsizing initiatives. The appointment of ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Higher Education AIDS programme implementation in tertiary institutions: progress report
2 Sep 2015
The Country Director and Head of the HEAIDS Programme presented a progress report on the implementation of the HEAIDS Programme in the post-school education and training sector. The HEAIDS Programme is a national initiative to develop and support the HIV/TB/STI mitigation and general health and wellness among South Africa’s public ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Stellenbosch University on Luister video on student/staff racism & transformation plans, with Minister
1 Sep 2015
The Chairperson highlighted the importance of Stellenbosch University to tertiary education and the necessity of addressing the ‘Luister’ documentary on the institution’s lack of transformation. The Minister reminded everyone about the important duty of accountability that Stellenbosch University had in addressing racism at the university. He pinpointed the need to ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Postgraduate funding in South African universities: National Research Foundation (NRF) briefing; Staffing SA Universities Framework (SSAUF): Department of Higher Education & Training briefing
25 Aug 2015
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) briefed a joint meeting of the Committees on Higher Education and Training and Science and Technology, on their roles in funding postgraduate studies in South Africa.
The DHET said the problem in the higher education sector ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Higher Education in South Africa Review: Council on Higher Education briefing
18 Aug 2015
The Council on Higher Education – 20 Year Review of Higher Education will be released towards the end of this year. The Chairperson commented that the Review discussed the achievements, challenges and areas needing improvement. She made it clear that young people must have access to equal education in order ...
Telecommunications and Postal Services
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) on its impact on all entities in terms of its ICT mandate
17 Aug 2015
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) briefed the Committee on its impact on all the entities in terms of its Information Communication and Technology (ICT) mandate.
ICASA had ensured that the South African Post Office (SAPO) received exclusive provision of basic mail services, with a 25-year licence. Price ...
Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Certification backlog: progress report by State Information Technology Agency
12 Aug 2015
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), in collaboration with the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) and Umalusi presented on the progress of the elimination of the backlog of national and vocational certificates.
The backlog had been identified and prioritised for the presentation to the board. It was explained ...