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Higher Education and Training — Committee — SA Policy Space

Higher Education and Training

8

Policy ideas

10

Meetings

5

Themes

Top themes

Skills for the energy transition1

Adult education and training1

Education governance / anti-fraud1

Science, technology and innovation1

Education administration1

Recent meetings

Follow-up: engagement with UKZN on matters raised during oversight visit
8 May 2026
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NSFAS, CHE, and QCTO Annual Performance Plans 2026/27
6 May 2026
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AGSA assessment of higher education sector plans; DHET & SAQA Annual Performance Plans 2026/27
30 Apr 2026
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Stellenbosch University governance, administration, teaching and learning and related matters
29 Apr 2026
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Interaction with the ETDP SETA on governance, administration and related matters; with Ministry
23 Apr 2026
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Policy ideas

Advanced Manufacturing Skills for the Energy Transition (EV, Solar, Green Hydrogen)
Skills & Educationproposed
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Post-School Education Pathways — CET and Second-Chance Programme
Skills & Educationunder review
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NSFAS Fraud Prevention and Administration System Overhaul
Corruption & Governanceunder review

Data as of 2026-05-11 · latest PMG meeting 2026-05-08

Colloquium on the provision of free menstrual hygiene products for girls and women; with Deputy Minister

1 Apr 2026

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Interaction with the Department and NSFAS on 2026 placements and funding; with Deputy Minister

University of Pretoria governance, administration and related matters (with Ministry)

Local Government SETA on progress made in restoring governance and operational efficiency at the entity; with Deputy Minister

Briefing by the Department of Higher Education on its Q2 and Q3 Performance and Financial Reports; with Ministry

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R&D Investment Escalation — Reaching 1.5% of GDP

Skills & Educationproposed

University Certification Backlog Elimination

Skills & Educationpartially implemented

SETA Reform and Skills Development Levy Efficiency

Skills & Educationproposed

TVET College Quality and Industry Relevance — Artisan Pipeline

Skills & Educationunder review

NSFAS Sustainable Funding Model — Comprehensive Post-School Student Finance

Skills & Educationunder review