Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Buti Manamela Appointed Minister of Higher Education in Cabinet Reshuffle

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Buti Manamela as the new Minister of Higher Education and Training, replacing Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane, who thanked the president for the opportunity to serve. Manamela previously held the role of deputy minister. Dr. Nomusa Dube-Ncube, former KwaZulu-Natal Premier and MEC, has been named the new Deputy Minister, bringing extensive governance experience to the portfolio. Phemelo gets reaction from DA Spokesperson Karabo Khakhau, President of The South African Federation of Students, Keamogetswe Masike and Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Tebogo Letsie.
21 Jul 2025 5PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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