By Johnathan Paoli
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has laid criminal charges against Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane, accusing her of lying to Parliament and facilitating African National Congress (ANC) cadre deployment in key public institutions.
DA MP and national spokesperson Karabo Khakhau, who submitted the charges, says Nkabane misled parliament about the appointment process for board chairpersons of the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs).
“This is not a case of poor judgment, it is a flagrant and deliberate attempt to deceive Parliament and the South African people. Minister Nkabane has broken the law, violated her oath of office, and enabled the continued abuse of public resources to benefit ANC loyalists,” Khakhau said.
The charges, filed at the Cape Town Central Police Station, mark an escalation in the DA’s campaign against what it calls “systemic corruption” under the ANC-led Government of National Unity (GNU).
According to Khakhau, the minister falsely
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