Minister of Higher Education Dr Nobuhle Pamela Nkabane

BREAKING NEWS: Dr Nobuhle Nkabane Sacked, Buti Manamela Takes Over With Former KZN Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube

The controversial Dr Nobuhle Nkabane has been sacked months after her SETA boards chairpersons and her conduct before parliament sparked controversy. Defiant to the very end, Nkabane, the former Minister of Higher Education and Training, decided to announce her resignation before President Cyril Ramaphosa could announce her axing. In her pre-emptive press statement, she thanked… Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Dr Nobuhle Nkabane Sacked, Buti Manamela Takes Over With Former KZN Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube

Minister Restarts Nominations for Candidates to Chair SETAs, Doors Still Open to Withdrawn Candidates

FRESH NOMINATIONS: Nkabane has officially invited the public to make fresh nominations. Photo: DHET

The Minister for Higher Education and Training, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, has officially restarted the process for the public to nominate candidates to chair the country’s 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). The decision comes after Nkabane was forced to back down and withdraw the previous chairpersons, which included Buyambo Mantashe, the son of ANC… Continue reading Minister Restarts Nominations for Candidates to Chair SETAs, Doors Still Open to Withdrawn Candidates

Encouraging Future for South African Youth as New Board of NSA Is Appointed

CHAIRPERSON: The newly appointed board is chaired by Asanda Luwaca, a leader with experience in skills development and youth empowerment. Photo: NSA

The Minister of Higher Education, Dr Nobuhle Pamela Nkabane, has officially officiated the induction of the 6th Board of the National Skills Authority (NSA) on 6 May 2025. The newly appointed board is chaired by Asanda Luwaca, a leader with experience in skills development and youth empowerment. In an interview with African Times, Luwaca said the 6th board, appointed by Nkabane, is the result of… Continue reading Encouraging Future for South African Youth as New Board of NSA Is Appointed

Climbing the Glass Cliff: Why We Must Rally Behind Our New NSFAS Chairwoman

MATRIC RESULTS DEBATE: South Africa has a long-standing tradition of publish matric results in newspapers. The writer says while the tradition of publishing of matric results symbolizes transparency and accountability, it takes the psychological toll on learners.

South Africa has a new chairwoman at the helm of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). My esteemed colleague, Dr. Karen Stander, a senior lecturer in the Department of Business Management at Unisa’s College of Economic and Management Sciences (CEMS), has stepped into a role riddled with complexities. Yet, her appointment, while worth celebrating—also… Continue reading Climbing the Glass Cliff: Why We Must Rally Behind Our New NSFAS Chairwoman