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Media Releases and Statements 2017

August

The Department of Higher Education and Training Prepares for the upcoming World Skills Competition

21 August 2017 - The Department of Higher Education and Training under the banner of World Skills South Africa has selected an elite team of 20 contestants from Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges, Universities of Technology and Industry to compete at the upcoming 44th World Skills International (WSI) biennial competition in Abu Dhabi in October 2017.

Capacity Constraints at Medical Schools Puts Pressure on Clinical Training of Foreign-Trained Medical Students

14 August 2017 - Contrary to many media reports, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has not placed a moratorium on the uptake of foreign-trained medical students for clinical training.

The Department of Higher Education and Training media statement on Deputy Minister Mduduzi Manana

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) takes note of the unfortunate reports concerning the Deputy Minister Mduduzi Manana and the Minister’s subsequent apology.

July

DHET Announces the Rescheduling of Certain Report 190/1 August 2017 TVET College Examination Question Papers

27 July 2017- The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has received evidence to the effect that the question papers for certain subjects currently being written in the Report 190/1 Engineering Studies August 2017 examinations may have been compromised.

The DHET new alert on illegal fine art college operating in Cape Town and Pietermarizburg

24 July 2017 - The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) would like to reiterate that the annulment of an operating licence for the Centre for Fine Art Animation and Design (CFAD) College effected in November 2016 still remains. The Institution has until 31 December 2017 to phase out pipe-line students.

DHET Investigates a suspected Bogus International University In Central Pretoria

18 July 2017 - The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is investigating the owners of a suspected fraudulent international University on allegations of operating an illegal private institution in central Pretoria.

June

Government Pushes to Increase Critically-Needed Student Accommodation at Universities and Colleges

The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande says the government is making a major push to ensure much greater availability of decent, affordable student accommodation at the country's public universities and colleges

Deputy Minister Manana to officiate at the opening of the higher education and training aids youth conference in durban

9 –11 June 2017 The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training(DHET), Mr. Mduduzi Manana, MP will lead his Department in hosting the inaugural Higher Education and Training Youth Conference at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli

April

Two million NFAS students funded by GOVT since 2013

More than two million students studying at South Africa's public Universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges have been funded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) since 2013, the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande, has announced. March.

The Department of Higher Education and Training announces the release of thousands more outstanding TVET College certificates

12 April 2017 The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is delighted to announce that approximately 233 000 of the 236 000 outstanding certificates for the National Certificate (Vocational) NC (V) qualifications on offer at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges have been processed and released thus far.

Scholarship applications for Russia now open
20 March 2017 The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) - in partnership with the Russian Government - is inviting scholarship applications for South African students to study at Russian institutions for the 2017/18 academic year. Most scholarship programmes are instructed in the Russian language and applicants

Progress in release of TVET college results, certificates
9 March 2017 The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has made majorstrides in clearing the bulk of the outstanding Technical and VocationalEducation and Training (TVET) Colleges examination results and certificatesbacklog

Chinese scholarship collaboration offer for postgrad studies
8 March 2017 An agreement has been signed between the government of South African and the Chinese Government to offer fully funded scholarships to South African students to study at selected Chinese institutions. The scholarships may be awarded for postgraduate (Masters, PhD or Post-doctorate) or non-degree Chinese language studies.

DHET OPENS CASES AGAISNT FRAUDULENT PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION COLLEGES

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has formally lodged a totalof 21 cases with the South African Police Services (SAPS) in the past four years toinvestigate suspicions of unlawful practices in the private higher education sector.

THE NATIONAL SKILLS AUTHORITY HOSTS A SUCCESSFULTWO DAY NATIONAL SKILLS CONFERENCE

The National Skills Authority (NSA), together with the Department of Higher Education and Training had a successful National SkillsConference which took place at Saint George Hotel, Irene in Pretoria.

February
Minister Nzimande Calls on South Africans to Work Together to Bring Arsonists to Book

The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande, has called on communities and all relevant arms of the state to work together and redouble their efforts to track, prosecute and bring to book the small band of arsonists who are destroying the country’s education infrastructure

January
NQF Legislation To Tighten On Education, Training Providers, Verification Of Qualifications

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) will soon invite public comment on important amendments to the draft National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Amendment Bill.

Media Releases and Statements 2016
November

Government Unveils Innovative Blueprint to Fund SA’s Poor and Missing Middle Students

The Director-General for the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Gwebinkundla Qonde, and the Chairperson of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), Sizwe Nxasana — who is also the head of the Ministerial Task Team (MTT) that is investigating a comprehensive funding model for poor and “missing middle” students — today presented the MTT's recommended model to the Presidential Commission on Higher Education and Training.

Minister Blade Nzimande Welcomes Auditor General’s Report on Clean SETA Audits, Urges Other DHET Entities to Emulate Them
Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande has welcomed the 2015/16 report by the Auditor General which highlights the significant positive contribution of the Sector Education and Training Authorities to the year’s overall improved performance at national government level.

Bad weather delays TVET college examinations

11 November 2016 - Due to bad weather conditions in Gauteng the delivery of examination papers scheduled for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) qualifications on both the 10th and 11th of November 2016 have been affected. The Department of Higher Education and Training regrets that the sitting for examinations at a limited number of affected centres would have to be moved to another date.

October 2016

Ministry of Higher Education rejects the fake image

12 October 2016 - The Ministry of Higher Education and Training rejects the image of a naked man who is purported to be Minister Blade Nzimande. The man in the image is alleged to be having a relationship with a young girl, which is an immoral act in our society that must be rejected by all.

Minister Nzimande welcomes resumption of classes

The Department of Higher Education and Training has welcomed the resumption of classes in some of the universities across the country, although not all classes are up and running fully.

DM Manana call: “Parents with your children to go back, write exams for 2016 academic year”

9 October 2016 – Today, the Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr Mduduzi Manana, MP, launched his first Education Sunday Career Guidance campaign that is aimed at promoting post-school opportunities to youth in organised sectors, targeting high school learners and those young people categorised as not in employment, education nor training (NEET) by attending a worship service with the congregation of the Rock of Ages International Church.

Minister Nzimande meets with University of Zululand

8 October 2016 - The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande has met with the Chairperson of the University of Zululand, Mr CV Gamede and National Education Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) President Mzwandile Makwayiba in an attempt to try find a solution to the labour dispute at the university.

DHET appoints team to address SGBV in HE institutions

6 October 2016 - In a week that has witnessed student movement to advance equity in tertiary education, the sector is cautioning that investment and resources being directed at higher education will be eroded – unless #rapemustfall and HIV, health and wellness factors are also addressed. Hence, a range of stakeholders are championing new plans to address rape and gender-based violence at universities and colleges.

Minister Nzimande hosts a successful multi-stakeholder meeting

3 October 2016 - Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande has concluded a successful multi-stakeholder forum meeting which was convened to find solutions to the situation in our higher education institutions.

September 2016

Minister Nzimande concerned with escalating violent protests

22 September 2016 - Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande, has noted with concern the calls from some sectors of students for no fee increase for all for the 2017 academic year. The Minister is equally concerned by the escalating violent protests taking place, particularly at the University of Witwatersrand, by fringe and rogue elements exploiting the situation through acts of hooliganism and criminality for their perverse agenda.

Minister Nzimande condemns violent protests

21 September 2016 - The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande has strongly condemned violent student protests at some universities in the country.

Minister Nzimande makes announcement on 2017 fee support to students from poor, working & middle class families

19 September 2016 – The Minister of Higher Education and Training has announced that would provide substantial support to poor, working and middle class families at universities and TVET colleges.

Progress on 2016 university funding

12 September 2016 - The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande, MP, has given a progress update on the implementation of the R4.5 billion that the government committed for financial assistance to poor students, but yet academically deserving.

DHET, NSA to host conference, present skills development awards 

8 September 2016 - The National Skills Authority together with the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande to host the 2016 National Skills Development Conference and Awards Ceremony.

7 September 2016 - Consultations are Continuing on 2017 University Fees, DHET Calls for Continuing Patience from All Sides

August 2016
16 August 2016 - "Usain Bolt will be retiring soon, this could be the next star." That is how the legendary Michael Johnson explained the feat by the Kovsie athlete Wayde van Niekerk.

July 2016
27 July 2016 - Deputy Minister Manana concludes a successful 2-day engagement with employers and high school learners in Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape

June 2016
Standerton House Hand Over
Mandela Day Career Development

The Fees Commission extends the due date for submissions to 30 June

May 2016

Manana promotes Decade of the Artisan in the North West

NFS appointed to investigate NSFAS allegations

Manana launches Aids campaign in Mpumalanga

Minister Blade Nzimande visits injured Wits students in hospital, sends condolences to the university and families on tragic death of students

April 2016

Minister Nzimande welcomes Press Ombudsman ruling against Rapport

Opening address by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa at the 2nd Human Resource Development Council summit at Gallegher Convention Centre, Midrand

March 2016

Deputy Minister visits rural university

February 2016
Appointment of the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) board for the period 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2020

Resurgence of University strikes and damage to property

Statement on the death of a student in DUT

Further delay in release of NC (V) certificates

Update on the release of noted report 190/1 November 2015 examination results

January 2016

Deputy Minister Manana promoting linkages between TVET Colleges and Industry

Statement on Registered Colleges

Statement on 2016 funding allocation and implementation of the announcement by the President of the Republic of South Africa on short-term funding solutions

Statement after the meeting between the Ministry of Higher Education and Training and the Vice-chancellors of South Africa's public universities

Minister Nzimande engages with university student leadership

President Zuma announces Commission of Inquiry into Higher Education funding and other issues

Minister Nzimande on opportunities for the 2015 matriculants in the post-school education and training system 11 January 2016

2015

Durban Statement 17 October 2015

National Skills Authority Media Statement

Decade of the Artisan, Western Cape

Disruptions at Institutions of Higher Learning as a Result of Student Political Intolerance

Dedicated funding for students with special needs

Majuba TVET College Decade of the Artisan

The Ministry applauds the formation of Universities South Africa

Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr. Mduduzi Manana to visit North West School for the deaf in North West for the "opportunities for people with disabilities" campaign

Address by the honourable deputy minister of higher education and training, Mr Mduduzi Manana, Mp during the Vaal youth month student summit

First Things First programme launched in Mthatha

Media statement on the Payment of CET Educators

The new Social Inclusion policy framework for Post school education seek to eliminate discrimination of all forms

Video and Audio Links

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2014

Minister Nzimande is saddened about the passing away of one of the leading historian professor Jeff Guy,17 December 2014

Minister Nzimande is upbeat about the National Skills Fund management, its project funding and its efficient due diligence

Statement from Higher Education South Africa (HESA) following the meeting held between HESA, DHET, NSFAS and the Minister of Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande on Thursday, 4 December 2014

The Department of Education and Training is expanding TVET Colleges as institutions of choice by building more Campuses in South Africa

The statement by the Minister of Higher Education and Training on fraudulent qualifications in South Africa: 03 December 2014

Conference on building infrastructure and capacity in Higher Education: Lessons from China and South Africa

Media statement by the Director-General, Mr Gwebinkudla Qonde, on the removal (de-accreditation) of the Mediterranean Journal of Social Science from the IBSS list 17 November 2014

Higher Education and Training Department to host a national TVET college conference

The Department of Higher Education and Training condemns the killing of a student at the Tshwane University of Technology

Partnership between UNISA and TVET colleges sealed

Statement by the Minister of higher Education and Training on a visit to United Kingdom to build partnerships with institutions of Post-School Education and Training

Statement by the Minister of Higher Education and Training on incorporation of Medunsa campus into SMU

Statement by Minister Dr Blade Nzimande Incorporation of the Lowveld College of Agriculture (Mbombela Campus) into the University of Mpumalanga

Synthesis to the report of the independent investigation task team on the welcoming and introduction of first year students at North West University

Response to the report of the independent investigation task team on the welcoming and introduction of first year students at North West University

Media Statement: Minister Nzimande has condemned the TUT criminal act during strike

Minister Nzimande welcomes the normalisation of the situation at MEDUNSA

Minister Nzimande to launch SAFTA in partnership with Vukani Aviation

The Minister of Higher Education and Training in partnership with the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission Secretariat (PICC) will launch the "Skills for and through SIPs" report

Minister Nzimande on the Department of Higher Education and Training's 3rd Quarter Performance Report

Ministry of Higher Education and Training to Launch Apply Now Campaign2014 and Career Guidance Expo in Pietermaritzburg

Keynote Address by the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande at the Launch of the KZN FET Graduate Placement Project, UMgungundlovu TVET College, Pietermaritzburg, 04 April 2014

Opening remarks by the Director-General of Higher Education and Training, Mr GF Qonde, at the Free State Further Education and Training colleges placement launch, Flavius Mareka FET college, Sasolburg on 1 April 2014

Speech by the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande, at the Launch of the Free State FET Graduate Placement Project at the Flavius Mareka TVET College, Sasolburg, 1 April 2014

Media Statement on Post-School Education and Training Opportunities: 09 January 2014

2013

Deputy Minister is officially handing over a state of art wheelchair to Mr Muziwendoda Alfred Bhengu: 8 November 2013

The Department of Higher Education and Training in partnership with the University of KZN will host the Mzala Nxumalo 23 October 2013

Minister Nzimande to address BRICS academics: 11 March 2013

2012

Tribute to Professor Jakes Gerwel, 28 November 2012

Minister Nzimande applauds SAPS quick response at examination leakages in Mpumalanga FET College, 22 November 2012

Minister Nzimande calls on COSATU to develop sector and union-based Skills strategies, 03 July 2012

Minister Nzimande engages higher education and training stakeholders on growth and infrastructure expansion plans, 06 July 2012

Minister Nzimande meets SAMA to discuss medical training in the country and other issues, 23 October 2012

Minister Nzimande on The New Age - SABC 2 Business Breakfast

Minister Nzimande pays tribute to Dr Neville Alexander, 28 August 2012

News

NSFAS sets the record straight

The Department of Higher Education and Training welcomes the groundswell of popular support for the position that we have been arguing for some years: that our post-school system (university, TVET, and community college) is seriously underfunded...more

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Universities recorded an enrolment increase of close on 25%, rising to 180,823 students in 2013.

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DHET Annual Report 2015 - 2016

DHET Annual Report 2014-2015

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