on Higher Education
7 May 2007
President Thabo Mbeki will tomorrow, 8 May 2007, chair the Presidential
Working Group on Higher Education taking place at the Union Buildings in
Pretoria.
The meeting will consider the synthesis report on the role of higher
education in a developmental state. The report was tabled at the last meeting
of the Working Group, held on 19 April 2006.
The review process focuses on areas including resourcing, regulations, and
effective management and governance.
The President will be accompanied by Deputy President Phumzile
Mlambo-Ngcuka, Minister in the Presidency Dr Essop Pahad, Ministers of
Education Naledi Pandor, Finance Trevor Manuel, Science and Technology Mosibudi
Mangena, Deputy Ministers of Education Enver Surty and Arts and Culture
Ntombazana Botha
Higher Education will be represented by, among others, Professor Swartz of
the University of Fort Hare, Professor Makgoba of the University of
KwaZulu-Natal, Prof. Mokgalong of the University of Limpopo, Dr Leatt of the
University of Venda for Science and Technology, Prof. Tyobeka of the Tshwane
University of Technology and Prof. Nongxa of the University of
Witwatersrand.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Photo opportunity
Date: 8 May 2007
Time: 13h00 (media to arrive at 12h30)
Venue: Union Buildings, West Wing, Pretoria
Media briefing
Date: 8 May 2007
Time: 15h00 (media to arrive at 14h30)
Venue: Union Buildings, West Wing, Pretoria
Please confirm your attendance with Terrence Manase
Cell: 082 338 6707
Enquiries: Mukoni Ratshitanga
Cell: 082 300 3447
Issued by: the Presidency
7 May 2007
