Minister of Higher and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande will hold a consultative meeting with the interim National Board of Convocations and Alumni. The Board is the first umbrella body for Convocations and Alumni. The Board requested a meeting to brief the Minister about the initiatives they will be undertaking in universities and among others what role they can play with current challenges facing universities.
Minister Nzimande continues to engage universities and student formations with the intention to bring to an end the current wave of violent protests in our universities.
There will be a media opportunity after the meeting at 10:30. The meeting will take place as follows;
Date:27 September 2016 (Tuesday)
Time:09:00
Venue:Department of Higher Education and Training, 123 Francis Baard, Pretoria
Enquiries:
Harold Maloka
Cell: 082 847 9799