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Minister Nzimande to address the Education World Forum The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, will address the Education World Forum plenary held under the theme “ Building forward together – stronger, bolder, better. read more
Minister Nzimande statement on recent development within the Post-School Education and Training sector on the 2022 Graduation Ceremonies The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande wishes all students who are graduating from both the Universities and Technical and Vocation Education and Training sector (TVET) a prosperous. Various institutions have been conducting their graduation ceremonies. read more Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande address on the occasion of the Department of Higher Education and Training Budget Vote 2022 This marks our fourth budget statement for the Department of Higher Education and Training since the commencement of the 6th Democratic Parliament. Our vision remains that of providing an integrated and coordinated Post School Education and Training System for improved economic participation and social development of the youth and adults. read more
DHET statement on non-registration of national diploma of dental technology graduates by the South African Dental Technicians Council The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is concerned about the dilemma facing graduates from the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), Durban University of Technology (DUT) and Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) who have completed their National Diploma in Dental Technology and unable to register with the South African Dental Technicians Council (SADTC). read more Minister Nzimande pleased with progress on 4IR interventions within the Post School Education and Training Sector The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, is pleased with the implementation of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) interventions within the Post School Education and Training sector. read more
Minister Nzimande to visit the Imbali Education and Innovation Precinct in Pietermaritzburg The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, will visit the Imbali Education and Innovation Precinct (IEIP) to monitor progress in the implementation of the project. read more
Remarks by South Africa Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, on the occasion of the launch of the BRICS Vaccine R&D Centre Initiative The launch of the BRICS Vaccine R&D Centre initiative is an important milestone, and for three strategic reasons. This initiate will significantly bolster global capacities to prepare for and respond to pandemics; it is an example of best practice in international cooperation in science; and it will further deepen BRICS partnership, solidarity and friendship. read more
Address by the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande on the occasion of the Ministerial Community Education and Training Summit held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre I am pleased to be hosting this first ever two-day hybrid (physical and virtual) Community Education and Training Summit, under the theme “Mass Skills Programme Provision”. read more
Minister Dr Blade Nzimande on the PSET Sector State of Readiness
Izwi-CET: the Voice of Community Education and Training Download here
Click below for: 1. The 2020 National List of Occupations in High Demand 2. The 2020 National List of Occupations in High Demand: A Technical Report 3. A Technical Report for the 2020 Critical Skills List
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