Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande to meet with student association
Blade Nzimande is to meet with the SA Further Education and Training Students Association to discuss concerns about the state of TVET colleges
Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande is to meet with the South African Further Education and Training Students Association on Friday to iron out ongoing concerns that the association has regarding the state of the country’s technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges. Speaking in Pretoria on Thursday, Nzimande said he had met with heads of the higher education and training sector between January 17 and 24. He mentioned that he had tried unsuccessfully to meet with the association before, who have been critical of him over the dire state of affairs at TVET colleges. Nzimande said the association was continuing its campaign to address challenges at TVET colleges, including financial constraints and unqualified lecturers. "I had also attempted to meet the association ... however, they were unable to meet me as they are engaged in a campaign to raise their issues. Nevertheless we have agreed to meet tomorrow [Friday]," Nzimande said. Regarding readin...
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