Buti Manamela appointed Minister of Higher education

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Buti Manamela as the new Minister of Higher Education and Training. Manamela takes over from Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, who has been removed from her post.

Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube has also been appointed as Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training.

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Manamela was serving as Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training until this appointment, a role he had held since the 7th administration.

Meanwhile, Dr Dube served as MEC for Cooperative Government and Traditional Affairs and Premier of the Province of KwaZulu-Natal.

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Outgoing Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane has thanked the president for giving her the opportunity to serve in the portfolio.

“I, Dr Nobuhle Pamela Nkabane, would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the President of the Republic of South Africa, H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa, for entrusting me with the responsibility to serve as Minister of Higher Education and Training,” she said.

“It has been a privilege to lead this important portfolio, and I am grateful to the sector and the people of South Africa for their support and for allowing me to serve in this capacity.

“I remain committed to the service of our people and the advancement of our country’s development.”