Nkabane’s R137.5bn Higher Education Plan Rejected

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The Department of Higher Education and Training’s proposed R137.5 billion budget for the 2024/25 financial year has been dealt a major blow after it was voted down by opposition parties in the National Council of Provinces this week. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Democratic Alliance (DA), and MKP joined forces to reject Minister Nobuhle Nkabane’s first…

DA Leads Charge to Oust Higher Education Minister Nkabane

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Minister Nkabane claimed SETA board members were appointed by an independent panel chaired by Adv. Terry Motau SC. Motau denied involvement, leading to accusations of perjury and fraud. The DA has filed ethics complaints, referred the case to the Public Protector, and plans to press criminal charges. Student groups and opposition parties are demanding Nkabane’s…