Dhet In Talks With Tvet Student Association Over Demands

The Department of Higher Education and Training says it is in talks with the South African Technical Vocational Education and Training TVET Student Association to meet some of their demands.

The association represents the interests of TVET students nationwide. It cites the withholding of examination results due to unpaid allowances and accommodation fees as one of the reasons for the closure of TVET colleges .

Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe was speaking in Durban during a visit to TVET colleges at the Coastal College in Hammarsdale, west of Durban.

"The Minister had an interaction with the association and she was able to meet some of their demands. The minister has also allowed an increase for TVET colleges. The association released a statement saying that things are going back to normal and the minister has been able to meet some of their demands. The minister also committed to ensuring that the examination unit also engages learners in the issues of the releasing of results. I am confident that the Minister will handle the situation."

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