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Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation joint statement on measures implemented by the National System of Innovation and Higher Education in response to COVID-19 Epidemic I promised to continuously update South Africans on measures that we are taking in response to COVID-19 and other developments within both the Departments of Higher Education and Training, and Science and Innovation.Read more...

Terms of Reference for the Ministerial Task Team: NSFAS Download .pdf
The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, on the occasion of the South African College Principals Organisation virtual National General Council We are meeting today as we battle the COVID-19 unprecedented challenges. As a Post School education and training system (PSET) we have been intensely engaging with all our stakeholders to save the 2020 academic year whilst ensuring the simultaneously save lives.Read more...

Zero-rated PSET Websites Due to the threat of COVID-19, the Department of Higher Education and Training is working with the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies to support the remote support of students through various means, including where possible, through online learning. Read more..
DHET Back to Campus Booklet Download here (.pdf)


SA's COVID-19 epidemic: Trends & Next steps - SA Corona Virus Online Portal https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/04/13/sas-covid-19-epidemic-trends-next-steps/
Regulations and Guidelines - Coronavirus Covid-19 \| South African Government https://www.gov.za/coronavirus/guidelines