“One Nkabane does not a renewed ANC make. There is a very long list of ANC corruption to be eradicated.”
The MK Party (MKP) said the move was necessary and long overdue.
“The former minister’s failure to account for the irregular and unlawful allocation of the Seta board positions raised serious questions about the government of national unity’s governance, their lack of transparency and the severe political interference that has become characteristic of the former liberation movement,” said MKP spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela.
“It was evident the appointments disproportionately favoured individuals with strong ties to the ANC, a pattern that cannot be ignored in a constitutional democracy such as South Africa.”
The ANC expressed confidence in the new leadership of Manamela and Dube-Ncube.
“The ANC is confident the new leadership team will advance access, equity, and quality in the higher education sector,” said ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu.
“We extend our gratitude to Nkabane for her service and wish her well in her future endeavours. The appointments reaffirm our commitment to a capable, ethical and developmental state.”
Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi also welcomed Nkabane’s removal, citing her alleged misconduct in parliament.
“Nkabane epitomised political arrogance and showed an unrepentant disregard for what it means to be in service to the people of South Africa. While she no longer serves as a member of the executive, she must be held accountable by the joint committee on ethics and members’ interests for misleading parliament and the people of South Africa.”
ActionSA said Nkabane’s tenure as minister was marked by “failure, scandal and neglect”.
It said: “Her attempt to bury parliamentary questions under 800 pages of bureaucratic nonsense concealed, among other things, an R11.2m departmental travel spree.”
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