A NOTABLE APPOINTMENT: HLENGIWE MKHIZE
Mkhize has been a vocal telecoms deputy minister and has championed the participation of more women in the ICT sector.
The SA Communications Forum congratulated Mkhize on her new appointment. “As we deepen our advance into the fourth industrial revolution, all aspects of government must be digitised more rapidly. Minister Mkhize’s clear insight and expertise as to how technology and ICT platforms can offer innovative approaches will enable citizens to have better access to vital services.”
ABOUT HLENGIWE MKHIZE
Ms Mkhize is currently serving as the Minister of Home Affairs.
She was born on 6 September 1952. She served as a Member of Parliament since 2009. A founding member, and trustee, of the Children and Violence Trust since 1995, had been a trustee of the Malibongwe Business Trust from 2005. Professor Mkhize holds a BA degree in Psychology, Social Work and Sociology (University of Zululand); BA Hons (Psychology) and a Masters in Clinical Psychology from the University of Natal. She was a senior lecturer and researcher at Wits from 1990 until 1995. She was a board member of the South African Prisoner’s Organisation for Human Rights from 1994 to 1995; Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Commissioner and Chairperson of the Reparations and Rehabilitation committee from 1995 to 2003. Prior to her appointment, Prof Mkhize was ambassador to the Netherlands, had a short stint as Deputy Minister for Correctional Services and most recently served as the Deputy Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services.
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Private Institutes To Be Registered With Department of Higher Education – WAIVED
/in News, Uncategorized /by Marisa JacobsThe (ex-)Minister of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba had granted study visas to the learning institutions which are still currently in the process of registering with the Department of Higher Education (DHET).
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ABOUT HLENGIWE MKHIZE
/in Uncategorized /by Marisa JacobsA NOTABLE APPOINTMENT: HLENGIWE MKHIZE
Mkhize has been a vocal telecoms deputy minister and has championed the participation of more women in the ICT sector.
The SA Communications Forum congratulated Mkhize on her new appointment. “As we deepen our advance into the fourth industrial revolution, all aspects of government must be digitised more rapidly. Minister Mkhize’s clear insight and expertise as to how technology and ICT platforms can offer innovative approaches will enable citizens to have better access to vital services.”
ABOUT HLENGIWE MKHIZE
Ms Mkhize is currently serving as the Minister of Home Affairs.
She was born on 6 September 1952. She served as a Member of Parliament since 2009. A founding member, and trustee, of the Children and Violence Trust since 1995, had been a trustee of the Malibongwe Business Trust from 2005. Professor Mkhize holds a BA degree in Psychology, Social Work and Sociology (University of Zululand); BA Hons (Psychology) and a Masters in Clinical Psychology from the University of Natal. She was a senior lecturer and researcher at Wits from 1990 until 1995. She was a board member of the South African Prisoner’s Organisation for Human Rights from 1994 to 1995; Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Commissioner and Chairperson of the Reparations and Rehabilitation committee from 1995 to 2003. Prior to her appointment, Prof Mkhize was ambassador to the Netherlands, had a short stint as Deputy Minister for Correctional Services and most recently served as the Deputy Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services.
Source: (info.gov.za and www.itweb.co.za)
The long awaited Permanent Residence for Graduates finalised
/in News /by Marisa JacobsThe Department of Home Affairs yesterday published the following Directive signed by the Minister of Home Affairs. The Directive grants the below waivers in respect of applications made by foreign graduates who studied at South African tertiary institutions towards degrees in the areas of critical skills.
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WHITE PAPER: Home affairs in bid to revamp migration setup
/in News /by Marisa JacobsThe Department of Home Affairs has put forward ambitious new proposals to revamp SA’s migration system to curb economic migration, while also attracting skills.
The department believes the cost of the revamp will be money well spent.
The department is due to present a white paper on international migration to the Cabinet this week. Among the proposals are delinking residency and citizenship and the introduction of long-term visas based on a points and skills system.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW MINISTER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS – HLENGIWE MKHIZE
/in News /by Marisa JacobsThere has been announced that (ex-) Minister of the Department of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba has now been replaced with ex-Deputy Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services, Hlengiwe Mkhize during the Cabinet reshuffle on Thursday, 30 March 2017.
Minister Malusi Gigaba will now be taking over the role of Mr Pravin Gordhan as the new Finance Minister.