Question NW183 to the Minister of Higher Education and Training
26 February 2018 - NW183
Mokoena, Mr L to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
Does the National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences have any outstanding payments for students who have been granted a scholarship for the 2017 academic year; if so, (a) what number of students, (b) what amount is outstanding in each case and (c) what is delaying payment for the students?
Reply:
The National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) has provided the following responses to the questions posed.
a) As at 10 November 2017, the NIHSS had a total of 59 doctoral students whose payments for the 2017 academic year had not yet been released.
b) The total outstanding amount for the 59 students is R6 798 000.00. The outstanding amount for each student is indicated in the attached table.
c) There are various reasons for non-payment, including outstanding documents from students. In addition, as at 10 November 2017, the NIHSS was still awaiting a transfer of funds from the National Skills Fund to support the scholarships. The reasons for each student is indicated in the attached table.
COMPILER DETAILS
NAME AND SURNAME: MS PEARL WHITTLE
CONTACT: 012 312 5248
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 183.
MR GF QONDE
DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 183 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.
COMMENT/S
PROF HB MKHIZE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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