Source: Department of Higher Education and Training - Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: Minister Blade Nzimande dismisses false allegations around awarded tender

Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande dismisses the false allegations that he may have influenced the awarding of a tender to Mr Tilson Manyoni

The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Prof Blade Nzimande has become aware of the circulation of yet another set of false and ill-informed suggestions that he as Minister, may have influenced the awarding of a NSFAS tender to Mr Tilson Manyoni.  Firstly, Mr Tilson Manyoni is not and…

Source: Department of Higher Education and Training - Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: Minister Blade Nzimande appoints coastal Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College Acting Principal

Mr Zwane has been identified as an appropriate individual with the necessary skills and experience to act as a principal at the Coastal TVET College

The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande has appointed Mr Johannes Mgonodi Zwane, Deputy Principal Corporate Services at Mthashana TVET College as acting Principal for the Coastal TVET College with effect from the 1st September 2022 for six months or until the post is permanently filled,…

Source: Department of Higher Education and Training - Republic of South Africa |

Higher Education, Science and Innovation on the ending of the coastal Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college administration

Minister Nzimande statement on the ending of the coastal TVET college administration

The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande reached a mutual agreement with the Coastal College Administrator, Mr Ndoda Biyela to bring to a close the period of Administration, by end of August 2022. The Department of Higher Education and Training has commenced with the process to…

Source: Department of Higher Education and Training - Republic of South Africa |

Higher Education, Science and Innovation launches locally produced nanosatellites, 13 Jan

South Africa set to launch locally produced nanosatellites on Thursday

The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, is pleased to announce that the Department of Science and Innovation's (DSI's) funding and support of South Africa's satellite construction industry is reaping rewards, as the country gears up for the launch of the first three satellites of its…