Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande has convened a multi stakeholder forum consultative meeting on Monday, 3 October 2016. The aim of the meeting is to seek a solution to the situation in higher education and resume the 2016 academic programme.
“This is a crucial moment for our students as we are almost in an examination period. We have called this multi stakeholder consultative forum as we believe that the responsibility to find a solution lies with all of society. Access to higher education particularly for the poor concerns us all, therefore we have to find solutions to this situation” said Minister Nzimande.
President Jacob Zuma will open the meeting.
The meeting is scheduled to take place as follows;
Date: 3 October 2016
Time: 9h00
Venue: Emperors Palace, Kempton Park
NB: Members of the media are invited to the opening session and a media briefing which will take place at 17h00. Media is also advised to bring their press cards or identification.
Enquiries:
Harold Maloka
Cell: 082 847 9799
Issued by GCIS on behalf of The Department of Higher Education and Training
