Nobuhle Nkabane stands firm against opposition criticism of higher education budget

Nobuhle Nkabane stands firm against opposition criticism of higher education budget

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Deputy Minister on Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela has defended the Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane from attacks by some political parties. The minister was tabling her budget vote in the National Assembly on Thursday afternoon. Manamela took a swipe at the parties that rejected Nkabane’s budget vote, citing allegations of corruption against her. “I think our DG is being charged with corruption, with gra…

Parties clash over Higher Education budget

By Johnathan Paoli Parliament’s debate on the Higher Education and Training budget debate erupted into a spirited and combative session on Thursday, as political parties traded sharp critiques and passionate defences over Minister Nobuhle Nkabane’s R142.4 billion allocation for the 2025/26 financial year. While the ANC and its allies framed the budget as a tool for transformation and inclusion, opposition parties from across the political spectr…