Higher Education South Africa (HESA) was formed on 9 May 2005, as the successor to the two statutory representative organisations for universities and technikons (now universities of technology), the South African Universities Vice-Chancellors Association (SAUVCA) and the Committee of Technikon Principals (CTP). The launch of HESA was in part driven by the restructuring of the higher education sector, which resulted in the establishment of new institutional types, but also by the need for a strong, unified body of leadership. HESA represents all 23 public universities and universities of technology in South Africa and is a section 21 company.
SAUVCA was established as a statutory body for the 21 public universities in South Africa by the Universities Act (Act 61 of 1955). As a statutory body, it made recommendations to the Minister and Director-General of Education on matters referred to it or alternatively on any other issues, which it deemed important for universities. The CTP was a national higher education association established in 1967 in terms of the Advanced Technical Education Act (No. 40 of 1967). It comprised the rectors, principals and Vice-Chancellors of technikons in South Africa.
In accordance with its mandate to strengthen research and innovation in higher education, Higher Education South Africa (HESA) hosted a Research and Innovation Conference. Under the theme, STRENGTHENING COLLABORATION BETWEEN HIGHER EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY FOR RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, the Conference brought together senior government ministers, directors-general, a wide range of research and innovation scholars, higher education leadership, business leadership, advisory and research and innovation councils, to outline a vision and chart an agenda for research and innovation in South Africa. Download conference presentations.
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HESA Statement on SASCO Protest Action
Friday, 05 March 2010 09:42 |
Higher Education South Africa (HESA) notes with concern the protest action that has been embarked upon at nine of our 23 public higher education institutions by the South African Students Congress (SASCO) to demand free education. Download full Statement
HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITMENT TO FACILITATE INCREASED ACCESS TO AND AFFORDABILITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Thursday, 28 January 2010 13:47 |
The 23 universities in the public South African higher education system have committed themselves to facilitating increased access to higher education and to ensure that it remains affordable for most individuals and families. This commitment was shared with the Ministry of Higher Education and Training at a meeting on 7 January 2010. Download Press Release
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Higher Education Management Certificate Course 2010
Tuesday, 02 February 2010 09:44 |
Due to the success of the previous HEM programme, HESA through it's HELM programme again offers the accredited Higher Education Management Certificate Course. For more info and application form, click here
HESA Statement on the NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC) results for 2009
Thursday, 07 January 2010 13:39 |
Higher Education South Africa (HESA) would like to congratulate the 334 718 learners from the NSC Class of 2009 for their achievement in attaining the NSC. HESA’s bow also goes to the 417 schools in South Africa which have attained a 100 per cent pass rate and to those schools and learners who have obtained distinctions in the various subject areas. Such achievement could only have been possible through the capability and effectiveness of school leadership, the calibre and conscientiousness of educators the focus and diligence of learners and the support of parents and surrounding communities. Download Press Release |
