The Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Mr Buti Manamela, will conduct a Public Awareness Campaign on Bogus Colleges in Durban.
The campaign will include the dissemination of information as well as some site visits to some of the private colleges in Durban CBD.
The Deputy Minister will also visit the Central Applications Clearing House referred to as CACH.This is an online application system designed to assist prospective students who are seeking admission at institutions of higher education across the country, including Technical and Vocational Training (TVET) colleges, universities, Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs), and registered private higher institutions during the 2023 application period for 2024 academic year.
Members of the media are invited to join the Deputy Minister in all activities, scheduled as follows:
Bogus Colleges Campaign:
Part 1: Blitz
Date: Friday, 23 February 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Station Building, 160 Monty Naicker Street, Durban
CACH Visit:
Part2: Walkabout at the CACH Centre
Date: Friday, 23 February 2024
Time: 11:00
Venue: Gate 11, Central Services Complex, UKZN Mary Thiphe Street (Cato Manor Road), Cato Manor, Durban
Media enquiries:
Mandla Tshabalala
Cell: 084 304 6239
Email: Tshabalala.M@dhet.gov.za
