South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane amid mounting allegations of corruption, mismanagement, and misleading Parliament over controversial appointments to Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). The move came after intense pressure from the Democratic Alliance (DA), a key coalition partner, which threatened to withhold support for the crucial Appropriation Bill unless Nkabane was removed. Her ousting has cleared the way for the DA and other parties to back the national budget, averting a potential fiscal crisis. Buti Manamela has been appointed as the new Minister of Higher Education and Training, signaling a government effort to restore public trust and address corruption. The scandal has sparked broader calls for accountability and reform within the ANC-led government.
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