πŸŽ“ SETA Scandal Deepens: Nkabane Isolated as Staff Deny Role in Board Appointment Panel πŸŽ“

by Hope Ngobeni

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Higher Education Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane is facing mounting pressure as more senior officials β€” including members of her own office β€” are now distancing themselves from claims that they participated in a panel responsible for appointing chairpersons of the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs).

This latest development further isolates the embattled minister, whose credibility is under scrutiny following allegations of irregular processes and possible manipulation in the selection of SETA leadership β€” key bodies responsible for skills development and vocational training across South Africa.

Insiders say individuals listed as panel members have come forward to deny any involvement or knowledge of such a panel, raising serious questions about the transparency and legality of the appointments. The growing list of denials has sparked suspicions that the panel may have been either misrepresented or entirely fabricated.

β€œThis is not just a case of miscommunication β€” it goes to the heart of governance and public trust,” said a senior parliamentary source familiar with the investigation.

Opposition parties and civil society groups are now calling for an independent probe into the minister’s actions, suggesting potential violations of due process and possible abuse of office.

As the controversy intensifies, Dr Nkabane’s position within the newly formed Government of National Unity (GNU) could become increasingly tenuous, especially as the public demands accountability and clean governance in a department critical to South Africa’s economic future.

With confidence eroding and pressure building, all eyes are now on whether the Minister will be forced to step aside β€” or whether the government will act to preserve the integrity of South Africa’s skills development institutions.

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