Plans are afoot to build two new universities, says Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande.<\/P>
This follows Cabinet’s approval for the establishment of the new University of Science and Innovation in Ekurhuleni and a new Crime Detection University in Hammanskraal in Gauteng.<\/P>
Nzimande said the process of developing new universities is preceded by a feasibility study to ascertain the demand for new institutions in identified areas or areas of interest.<\/P>
\u201cA feasibility study, funded through the Infrastructure and Efficiency Grant (IEG) to the value of R6 million, is underway to advice on the size and shape of these two institutions,\u201d Nzimande said.<\/P>
Renovation<\/P>
The Minister also announced that there are plans to renovate existing facilities at Giyani in Limpopo province, which will be annexed to the Tshwane University of Technology, \u201cshould the feasibility studies support the usage of these facilities\u201d.<\/P>
To date, the following Reginal Multi-Purpose Centers have been initiated:<\/P>
\u2022\tImbali Multi-Purpose Centre – the focus that includes both skilling (integration of Basic Education and PSET System), science and innovation, social services, library and other after hour-services. Accessibility to after hour-services, including business skills and Wi-Fi-connectivity. Leveraging of the uniqueness of the region; including manufacturing and leather sectors – a collaborative effort between government, business, labour and civil society;<\/P>
\u2022\tThe establishment of an Ulundi satellite of the University of Zululand, as part of the District Development Model. The satellite university will leverage off the district’s strengths, including aviation; cultural heritage; indigenous knowledge systems including aloe processing; education and health;<\/P>
\u2022\tThe establishment of the Giyani Multi-Purpose Centre, which will include infrastructure development, in addition to the above.<\/P>
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New infrastructure for TVET colleges<\/P>
With regard to the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges, Nzimande said the process of establishing new colleges or college campuses is the same as that set out for universities.<\/P>
The Minister said the department is currently implementing new infrastructure for TVET colleges, including the following:<\/P>
\u2022\tMsinga Campus of UMgungundlovu TVET College at Cwaka<\/P>
\u2022\tGreytown Campus of Umgungundlovu TVET College at Greytown<\/P>
\u2022\tUmzimkhulu Campus of Esayidi TVET College at Umzimkhulu<\/P>
\u2022\tBhambanana Campus of Umfolozi TVET College at Bhambanana<\/P>
\u2022\tNkandla A Campus of Umfolozi TVET College at Nkandla Town<\/P>
\u2022\tNkandla B Campus of Umfolozi TVET College at Nkumgamathe<\/P>
\u2022\tVryheid Engineering Campus of Mthashana TVET College at Vryheid<\/P>
\u2022\tNongoma Campus of Mthashana TVET College at Nongoma<\/P>
\u2022\tKwagqikasi Campus of Mthashana TVET College at Nongoma<\/P>
\u2022\tGiyani Campus of Letaba TVET College at Giyani<\/P>
\u2022\tBalfour Campus of Gert Sibande TVET College at Balfour<\/P>
\u2022\tAliwal North Campus of Ikhala TVET College at Aliwal North<\/P>
\u2022\tSterkspruit Campus TVET College of Ikhala at Sterkspruit<\/P>
\u2022\tNgqungqushe Campus of Ingwe TVET College at Lusikisiki<\/P>
\u2022\tGraaff Reneitt Campus of East Cape Midlands at Graaff Reinet<\/P>
\u2022\tThabazimbi Campus of Waterberg TVET College at Thabazimbi.<\/P>
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Source: South African Government News Agency<\/P>
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