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Snackgate: Ramaphosa goes for Nkabane after she chews through Parliament grilling
Higher Education Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, recently refused to answer questions posed to her by other MPs in a video that has been widely circulated on social media and has taken to the same platforms to defend herself.
SETAs shake-up sparks nepotism storm in higher education
The recent withdrawal of chairmen appointments at 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities has sparked a fierce debate on nepotism and transparency within South Africa's Higher Education sector.
Nkabane grilled over her controversial SETA appointments
Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane was not spared any favours, even by her own fellow ANC MPs, when she was grilled about the now cancelled appointment of chairpersons for the boards of Sector and Education Training Authorities.
Nkabane's controversial refusal to disclose SETA panel members
Amid public outrage, Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane defends her decision to withhold the names of the panel behind the controversial SETA appointments, igniting a fierce debate on transparency in governance.
Nkabane calls for public nominations for SETA chairpersons following controversial appointments
Following public outcry over questionable appointments, Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane invites public nominations for SETA chairpersons.
SETA appointments were error of judgment, says committee chair
Amid growing pressure from opposition parties, Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane withdraws controversial SETA appointments.
Ongoing controversy surrounding SETA appointments continues to escalate
Minister Nobuhle Nkabane faces intense scrutiny after withdrawing controversial appointments to the Sector Education and Training Authorities, following President Cyril Ramaphosa's intervention and criticism from opposition parties.
Controversy over SETA appointments refuses to die down
Political analysts express concerns over the ANC’s commitment to fighting corruption following the controversial withdrawal of SETA chairperson appointments by Minister Nkabane, highlighting issues of transparency and public trust.
Minister Nkabane reverses controversial SETA appointments amid public outcry
Parties have welcomed the decision by Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane to reverse the appointment for chairpersons of SETAs
DA hails reversal of controversial SETA board appointments as victory for accountability and meritocracy
DA spokesperson Karabo Khakhau said the decision by Minister Nobuhle Nkabane marked a step in the right direction and showed that the pressure applied by her and civil society has not been in vain.
Leaked list reveals ANC figures and minister’s son appointed to SETA board
A leaked list reveals controversial appointments to SETA boards, sparking political backlash as prominent ANC figures are chosen. DA spokesperson Karabo Khakhau condemns the appointments as political patronage and calls for accountability.
ANC figures and minister’s son appointed to SETA board, according to leaked list
DA spokesperson Karabo Khakhau criticises the latest SETA board appointments as blatant political patronage, raising alarms over the increasing politicisation of public institutions and demanding accountability from Minister Nobuhle Nkabane.
Students demand action over unpaid stipends and missing certificates in business skills programme
Students involved in a skills development programme voice their frustrations over delays in stipend payments and the non-issuance of certificates in the New Venture Creation business skills programme, calling for immediate action from Services SETA