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The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande address on the occasion of the Kwazulu- Natal launch of the 2023 Tertiary Institutions Youth Campaign held at Umfolozi TVET College, Eshowe Campus It is my pleasure and honour to be joining you today on the occasion of the KwaZulu Natal launch of the 2023 Tertiary Institutions Youth Campaign held here at uMfolozi TVET College, Eshowe campus. read more
Public Comments on the Recommendation to Revise the Recognition of Prior Learning Coordination Policy (2016) Gazette RPL Coordination Policy Report Online Consultative Workshop (2021) Report and amendments to the RPL Coordination Policy (2022)
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South Africa and Germany to strengthen bilateral cooperation in Science, Technology and Innovation The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande welcomes the German Minister of Research and Education, Bettina Stark-Watzinger on her two-day visit to South Africa. read more
Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation address on the occasion on the handing over of the Moloke Computer Lab, Science and Education Imbizo held at Mankotsane Village - Apel Let me indicate upfront that our gathering today is a Ministerial Imbizo which is meant to engage with yourselves, to listen to your concerns and ideas on matters relating to education and skills development. read more
New-off-the-grid computer lab for learners in Sekhukhune The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Blade Nzimande, will open a computer lab at Moloke Primary School on Friday, 24 March, to connect learners and young people studying in Sekhukhune to the Internet. read more
NSFAS increases student' living allowances for the 2023 Academic Year The National Student Financial Aid Scheme(NSFAS) will increase students living allowances by 10% and will back- date it to the beginning of the 2023 academic year. This follows the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation Dr Blade Nzimande concurrence to the proposal that was put before him a few weeks ago. read more
2024 WorldSkills International Competition in Lyon, France now open for Application until 20 April 2023 The Department of Higher Education and Training invites young South Africans to Apply Now! for the 47th WorldSkills International Competition to take place in Lyon, France from 10 -15 September 2024. A total of 24 Skill Areas are open for application until 20 April 2023 to young South Africans who should be 22 years old or younger in September 2024. read more
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Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Blade Nzimande to address the inauguration ceremony of the Mangosuthu University of Technology Chancellor elect The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, will be addressing the Inauguration ceremony of the Chancellor-elect of the Mangosuthu University of Technology, Mr Sandile Donald Zungu. read more
Draft Policy for the Recognition of South African Higher Education Institutional Types, 2022 The Minister of Higher Education Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, has published a call for public comment on the Draft Policy for the Recognition of South African Higher Education Institutional Types in the Government Gazette No. 47205, Notice 2359 of Monday, 8 August 2022. read more

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