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University of MpumalangaRef: https://www.ump.ac.za/News-and-Events/News/2026/DR-MADIOPE-APPOINTED-TO-7TH-UMALUSI-COUNCIL

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What this means

This is a University of Mpumalanga (UMP) news item dated 21 July 2026 titled “DR MADIOPE APPOINTED TO 7TH UMALUSI COUNCIL.” It states that Dr Madiope was appointed to the 7th Umalusi Council by the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, under the General and Further Education and Training Quality Assurance Act, 2001 (Act No. 58 of 2001). The article explains Umalusi’s role in maintaining and promoting standards in general and further education and training, and it congratulates Dr Madiope for a four-year term of service.

Facts

Places

Mpumalanga

Reference

https://www.ump.ac.za/News-and-Events/News/2026/DR-MADIOPE-APPOINTED-TO-7TH-UMALUSI-COUNCIL

Parties

Appointing authority

Key Takeaways

Title: DR MADIOPE APPOINTED TO 7TH UMALUSI COUNCIL
Date: 21 July 2026
Appointing authority: Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube
Legal basis: Section 6(1)(a) and 6(6) of Act No. 58 of 2001
Appointee: Dr Madiope
Body appointed to: 7th Umalusi Council
Term: four-year term of service
Umalusi mandate: standards in general and further education and training; quality assurance, monitoring/evaluation, and safeguarding credibility/integrity of the national education system
University of Mpumalanga (UMP)
Umalusi
Dr Madiope
Siviwe Gwarube
Minister of Basic Education
General and Further Education and Training Quality Assurance Act, 2001 (Act No. 58 of 2001)

Dates

Closing Date

21 July 2026