Minister Nkabane Reverses Controversial SETA Appointments Amid Public Outcry

Minister Nkabane reverses controversial SETA appointments amid public outcry

Minister withdraws appointments of chairpersons for Seta boards amid criticism by MPs

Following questions and backlash from MPs about the appointments of the chairpersons of the Seta boards that include Gwede Mantashe’s son, Minister of Higher Education Dr Nobuhle Nkabane has withdrawn the appointments.

EFF, DA claim victory over withdrawal of SETA board appointments

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and Democratic Alliance (DA) have welcomed the decision to withdraw the controversial appointment of Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) board chairpersons. The appointments sparked public outrage as the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe’s son, was also among those appointed by his former deputy, Nobuhle Nkabane, who is now the Minister of Higher Education and Training. PAR…

Ramaphosa acknowledges government missteps on SETA appointments

By Johnathan Paoli While President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged recent failings regarding the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) board chair appointments, the Economic Freedom Fighters has lodged a complaint against what it describes as an abuse of power. Speaking on the sidelines of the African National Congress’s Northern provincial executive committee induction programme in Kimberley, Ramaphosa addressed the backlash over the …

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Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane, has withdrawn the recent appointments of chairpersons to various SETAs following public criticism over alleged political interference.​ The decision comes after concerns were raised about the inclusion of individuals with connections to the African National Congress (ANC), such as Buyambo Mantashe, son of Minister Gwede Mantashe, and former KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube.​ …

Higher Education Minister withdraws recent SETA board appointments

Higher Education Minister withdraws recent SETA board appointments luntu.lamani Fri, 05/16/2025 - 09:48 Nobuhle Nkabane Nobuhle Nkabane JOHNNESBURG - Higher Education Minister, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, has withdrawn the recent appointments to the Sector Education and Training Authority board.The withdrawals are with immediate effect.This follows concerns over the appointment of some individuals, including Gwede Mantashe's son, Buyambo and for…