Question NW1385 to the Minister of Basic Education
20 June 2016 - NW1385
Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether (a) her department and (b) all entities reporting to her are running development programmes for (i) small businesses and (ii) co-operatives; if not, why not; if so, in each case, (aa) what are the relevant details, (bb) what amount has been budgeted and (cc) how many jobs will be created through the specified development programmes in the 2016-17 financial year?
Reply:
(a)(i)(ii) No, the Department of Basic Education is not running development programmes for small businesses or cooperatives due to financial constraints.
South African Council for Educators (SACE)
(b)(i)(ii) SACE does not have development programmes for small businesses and co-operatives in its plan due to financial constraints.
Umalusi
(b)(i)(ii) Umalusi is not running any developmental programmes for small businesses and co-operatives. Umalusi’s mandate is to develop and maintain the sub-framework of qualifications for the General and Further Education and Training Qualifications and to quality assure these qualifications. There is no room for development programmes.