Skills development
Minister of EducationLegislation to resolve organisational issues in skills development would be published shortly, education minister, Naledi Pandor, announced in Cape Town. The minister said at a media briefing that…
Ministerial committee to investigate racism in higher education
Minister of EducationA ministerial committee has been established to investigate racism in the public higher education sector. According to a proclamation by the minister of education in the Government Gazette,…
Social cluster’s achievements and challenges outlined by health minister
Minister of HealthThe health ministry has declared that doctors operating in rural areas should develop the right mindset towards their patients based on empathy and enhanced care rather than complaining…
Stakeholders concerned at possible divisive effect of national qualifications legislation
Portfolio Committee on EducationEducation stakeholders have expressed concern that legislation designed to reform the National Qualifications Framework could actually in effect fragment the education and training sector. Business Unity South…
Trilogy of education bills legislates for NQF system
Portfolio Committee on EducationWith the introduction of the National Qualifications Framework Bill, the Higher Education Amendment Bill and the General and Further Education and Training Quality Assurance Amendment Bill, the…