HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING BUDGET VOTE SPEECH @KASIBC_AFRICA

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HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING BUDGET VOTE SPEECH @KASIBC_AFRICA

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING  BUDGET VOTE SPEECH: NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES 

Honourable Chairperson and Members, It is my honour to present the Department of Higher Education and Training’s Budget Vote for the 2025/26 financial year. Our commitment remains steadfast: to build a post-school education and training system that is inclusive, equitable, and responsive to the needs of our young people and our nation. We started this academic year with the reality of the cessation of United States funding to South African universities and researchers. 

The unexpected decision has had devastating consequences for the South African Higher Education system. Out of the 26 public universities, at least 13 were affected by the termination.  

However, there is reprieve as for the current Medium Term Expenditure Framework cycle the Department’s budget has increased at an average annual rate of 4.4%, in nominal terms.  2025 marks the first year of implementation of our five-year strategic plan for the period 2025 to 2030. 

Amongst others, during this period, our overall strategic focus areas will be on improving education outcomes and skills.  

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LAW ENFORCEMENT HIGHJACKED BUILDINGS JOHANNESBURG @KASIBC_AFRICA

LAW ENFORCEMENT HIGHJACKED BUILDINGS JOHANNESBURG @KASIBC_AFRICA

ONLINE EDITOR @KASIBC_AFRICA

PUBLIC SAFETY MMC MEDIA STATEMENT ON AN OPERATION TARGETING HIJACKED AND UNSAFE BUILDINGS IN THE INNER CITY 

The Department of Public Safety today conducted a high-density operation targeting problematic and hijacked buildings. Law enforcement searched properties suspected of being unlawfully occupied or violating safety regulations. Officials enforced municipal bylaws to ensure compliance and maintain public

The building at 242 Marshall Street had shacks inside, contravening the building control bylaw, which is a potential fire hazard. 

The build contravenes the Fire Brigade Act, no escape routes, no fire extinguishers, and no signage. 

The building had illegally connected electricity and water, and all were disconnected. 

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