President Ramaphosa Calls for Full Report from Minister Nkabane on SETA Advisory Panel and Committee Grilling
President Cyril Ramaphosa has formally requested a comprehensive report from Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane concerning the advisory panel of the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA).
The President’s directive includes a request for detailed information about Nkabane’s recent appearance before the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, where her handling of issues surrounding the SETA advisory panel reportedly came under scrutiny.
A Push for Transparency and Accountability
The request signals Ramaphosa’s intent to ensure greater oversight and transparency within critical state-run institutions tasked with addressing skills development and workforce readiness in South Africa.
While specific concerns raised during the committee hearing have not been publicly disclosed, the President’s intervention suggests the matter has broader implications for governance and ministerial accountability.
What the Report Must Cover
Ramaphosa has asked for:
- A full account of the composition and mandate of the SETA advisory panel,
- The selection process of panel members,
- Any potential conflicts of interest or irregularities, and
- A detailed response to issues raised during the committee hearing.
The report is expected to help the Presidency assess whether current leadership and processes within SETA align with national priorities for post-school education and skills development.
This development underscores growing pressure on government departments to uphold ethical standards and deliver tangible outcomes, especially in areas central to South Africa’s economic recovery and youth employment.
