DA lays criminal charges against Nkabane over ‘lies’ to Parliament in Seta scandal

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The Democratic Alliance has laid criminal charges against Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane after she misled the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education over the appointments of the chairperson of the Seta boards and regarding her independent panel. Nkabane has been under fire for appointing ANC politicians as chairs of 21 Sector Education and Training Authority (Seta) boards, which were withdrawn after cries of corruption, and for misleading Parliament about the process of appointing the chairpersons. Phemelo speaks to DA Spokesperson, Karabo Khakhau.
1 Jul 2025 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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