The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training undertook an oversight visit to the Walter Sisulu University, the University of Fort Hare, Buffalo City FET College, Lovedale FET College and Port Elizabeth (PE) FET college between 18 and 22 June 2012 as part of an ongoing oversight visits to institutions of higher education and training throughout the country. The purpose of the oversight visit was primarily to interact with the above-mentioned institutions on critical issues such as their admission policy, enrolment planning, their transformation plan, student access and success, and challenges of student accommodation in residences.