Deputy Minister Buti Manamela to visit Tertiary Institutions to assess the state of readiness for the phased return of students and staff to campuses
Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Mr Buti Manamela (MP) will visit institutions of higher learning to monitor the state of readiness for the phased return to campus of students and staff under Level 3.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had severe impact on all aspects of life and work, including the Post-School Education and Training sector. Specifically, teaching and learning have been severely impacted as a result of the suspension of contact classes.
On 23 May 2020, Minister Blade Nzimande announced the phased reopening of campus activities. As the result, the sector has to continue to implement a risk adjusted strategy which will support Teaching and Learning, and Campus Readiness Plans.
Universities and TVET colleges have begun preparations to welcome back students to campuses. The Deputy Minister will visit institutions to monitor readiness.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: 5 June 2020
Time: 9:30 to 11:00
Venue: University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, Kingsway Campus
Date: 5 June 2020
Time: 13:00 to 14:00
Venue: Ekurhuleni West Campus, Germiston Campus
Date: 8 June 2020
Time: 09:30 to 11:30
Venue: Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark
Date: 8 June 2020
Time: 12:30 to 14:00
Venue: Sedibeng College, Vereeniging Campus
Date: 9 June 2020
Time: 9:30 to 11:30
Venue: Gert Sibanda FET College, Standerton, Mpumalanga
Enquiries:
Mandla Tshabalala, Media Liaison Officer: Office of the Deputy Minister
Cell: 0843046239
E-mail: Tshabalala.M@dhet.gov.za
