By Johnathan Paoli
African National Congress secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has outlined progress made in the country’s post-school education sector, while dismissing various accusations made by the Democratic Alliance’s against Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane.
They relate to the appointment of Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA) board chairs.
During a briefing at Luthuli House on Monday, Mbalula sought to reframe the debate around Nkabane’s conduct, situating it within a broader ANC agenda of education reform, party renewal and transparency.
“We are encouraged by gains in higher education, including expanding access to universities and TVET colleges, record numbers of graduates. However, we do not turn a blind eye to persistent challenges, including administrative inefficiencies, infrastructure taps and governance failures in some institutions,” Mbalula said.
Mbalula began the briefing by celebrating achievements in higher education under the ANC government.
He highlighted record graduation rates, growing access to universities and TVET
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