Challenges facing education support for Military Veterans to be addressed urgently
The Department of Military Veterans (DMV) is facing challenges in providing education support to military veterans and their dependants. The most critical challenge is the shortage of funds .
The DMV is engaging with both the South African National Military Veterans Association (SANMVA), and the DMV Advisory Council to find solutions.
The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is already engaging her colleagues in the Department of Higher Education and Training , Basic Education and the National Treasury in trying to urgently find answers to the challenges.
Acting Director General of the Department, Lt General (Retired ) Derrick Mgwebi, will update the media on the progress from the various consultations during a media briefing to be held as follows:
Date: Monday, 10 September 2018
Time: 12h00
Venue: GCIS, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard Str. Hatfield, Pretoria
NB: There will be a video link to Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Parliament, Cape Town
The department remains committed to providing education support, working in concert with various stakeholders, to assist qualifying military veterans and their dependents until they complete their studies.
All military veterans who have enquiries are encouraged to contact the DMV call center on 080 232 3244.
Enquiries:
Mbulelo Musi
Cell: 082 338 3890
