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South African president removes minister criticised by key coalition partner
SOUTH AFRICA, JUL 21 – President Ramaphosa replaced Nobuhle Nkabane with Buti Manamela following allegations of corruption in appointing ANC-linked officials to education boards, easing opposition threats to block the budget.
- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has removed Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane from her position, his office announced on Monday.
- The Democratic Alliance accused Nkabane of misconduct, claiming she lied to parliament and favored ANC individuals for board appointments.
- Nkabane denied all allegations against her, according to local television station eNCA.
- The DA expressed support for Nkabane's dismissal, potentially easing tensions between the ANC and the DA before a key budget vote.
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‘Arrogance led to her fall’: Political parties react to Nkabane’s axing – The Mail & Guardian
Opposition parties have welcomed the dismissal of Nobuhle Nkabane as higher education minister, describing the move as a necessary intervention to restore accountability in the department after weeks of public and parliamentary pressure over alleged political interference in public appointments. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office announced on Monday that he had replaced Nkabane — who has been under fire for allegedly lying about the process of S…
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- 36% of the sources are Center, 36% of the sources lean Right
36% Right
L 29%
C 36%
R 36%
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