By Johnathan Paoli
Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane came under fierce criticism during the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) budget vote debate on Tuesday, as the majority of political parties rejected her department’s R142.7 billion budget.
Allegations of corruption, mismanagement, and cronyism dominated the debate, with many MPs demanding her removal from office.
While Nkabane sought to highlight her department’s achievements and pledged renewed investment in vocational training and university funding, opposition parties accused her of misleading Parliament and failing to lead effectively.
Her silence on the controversial Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) scandal further fueled calls for her dismissal.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) set the tone for the debate by announcing it had lodged criminal charges against Nkabane earlier in the day, accusing her of lying to Parliament about the composition and independence of the SETA board appointment panel.
The minister had named Senior Counsel (SC)
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