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Higher Education Act

Higher Education Act

The Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997) is legislation that regulates higher education as well as provides for:

Higher Education Act

The Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997) is legislation that regulates higher education as well as provides for:

  • to regulate higher education
  • to provide for the establishment, composition and functions of a Council on Higher Education
  • to provide for the establishment, governance and funding of public higher education institutions
  • to provide for the appointment and functions of an independent assessor
  • to provide for the registration of private higher education institutions
  • to provide for quality assurance and quality promotion in higher education
  • to provide for transitional arrangements and the repeal of certain laws
  • to provide for matters connected therewith.