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Minister Nzimande dismisses the claims of abuse of power by suspended Director-General Qonde The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, dismisses with contempt claims by the Director General (DG) of the Department of Higher Education and Training, Mr Gwebinkundla Qonde, that the Minister wanted him out of the department since 2019. read more
Alert!! Be warned of fraudulent request for Quotations / Orders Over the past four years a number of companies have lost tens of thousands of Rands due to alleged fraudulent request for quotations (RFQs) and orders, supposedly from government departments. The fraudsters would send a fictitious RFQ from what would seem to be a governmental email address, use a fake RFQ form with a logo and contact details of the contact person. These requests are usually "urgent" and the whole process is concluded within a short space of time. During this process the "SCM officials" will be in contact with the unsuspecting service provider until the goods are delivered either outside the building or at an agreed address. Fake Advert 1 \| Fake Advert 2 Companies are therefore advised to verify all the RFQs and Orders with the respective Department before submitting any document. Use the information available on the website or visit departmental offices
Minister Nzimande statement on the precautionary suspension of the Director General of the Department of Higher Education and Training pending a forensic investigation into the National Skills Fund The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, notes the precautionary suspension of the Director-General (DG) of the Department of Higher Education and Training, Mr Gwebinkundla Qonde. read more
The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande statement on the COVID 19 Vaccination roll out plan for the Post School Education and Training Sector It is my pleasure to announce the formal commencement of the COVID-19 vaccination programme in the post-schooling education and training sector (PSET).I say formal because in several respects, our sector has already undertaken important work to support the national vaccination drive and protect individuals within our sector who are at highest risk of COVID-19. read more
Helping Technical and Vocational Education and Training College Students to deal with Cyberbullying In the midst of the challenges faced by the post school education and training section across the globe, Covid 19 has forced people and students to use technology more than ever. Institutions of learning have resorted to a hybrid strategy to deliver curriculum as students are learning remotely and in the classroom on rotational basis. read more
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