Question NW2638 to the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
18 September 2023 - NW2638
Shikwambana, Mr M to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
Whether he has been informed that 385 664 out of 919 986 assignments submitted by students at the University of South Africa in the first semester were not marked allegedly due to incompetent staff; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what remedial actions has he undertaken to resolve the situation?
Reply:
The issue of unmarked assignments is amongst the numerous issues reported in the Report of the Independent Assessor, which is largely due to the systemic and administrative weaknesses at the University which existed for some time and have remained unaddressed. The contemplated decision to appoint an administrator is to address the findings of the Assessor Report.