Snackgate: Ramaphosa Goes for Nkabane After She Chews Through Parliament Grilling

Minister Nkabane responds after chewing gum backlash

Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Nobuhle Nkabane has come under fire for chewing bubble gum during a tense Portfolio Committee session last week. In a statement released and quickly deleted on the Department of Higher Education and Training’s Facebook page, Nkabane responded to mounting criticism over her conduct. The incident took place during the 30 May 2025 committee meeting. Observers and MPs accused Nkabane of acting with “disre…

Ramaphosa tells 'gum-chewing' Nkabane to explain her behaviour in parliamentary committee

Higher education and training minister Nobuhle Nkabane is in hot water over her conduct when she appeared before a portfolio committee in parliament this week.

'Gum-chewing' minister goes viral, prompting conduct warning for South African MPs

Dr Nkabane said she was fully engaged in parliamentary sessions, despite videos circulating of her allegedly chewing gum.

Minister Nobuhle Nkabane faces backlash over Parly jibes and SETA scandal

Minister of Higher Education and Training Nobuhle Nkabane’s conduct is set take centre stage at the ANC’s next study group on Wednesday.

Ramaphosa Criticizes Minister’s Behavior in Parliament After Viral Video

President Cyril Ramaphosa has voiced his disappointment after a video showing Public Enterprises Minister Thandeka Mkhize appearing distracted during a key parliamentary debate went viral. The footage, from last week’s National Assembly session on Eskom’s challenges and South Africa’s energy crisis, depicted Mkhize chewing gum and seeming disengaged while other MPs debated urgent solutions. Speaking at a Cape Town media briefing, Ramaphosa stres…

Snackgate: Ramaphosa goes for Nkabane after she chews through Parliament grilling