BREAKING: Ramaphosa finally acts against errant higher education minster
Following her axing, Nkabane issued a brief statement thanking Ramaphosa for the opportunity to serve.
'It has been a privilege to lead this important portfolio. I am grateful to the sector and the people of South Africa for their support and for allowing me to serve in this capacity,' she said.
Her departure comes amid mounting pressure. Nkabane closed her message by reaffirming her commitment to public service and the advancement of South Africa's development.
According to a media statement from The Presidency, Buti Kgwaridi Manamela has been appointed Minister of Higher Education and Training. He previously served as Deputy Minister in the same department.
Ramaphosa also appointed Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube as the new Deputy Minister. Dube-Ncube previously served as Premier of KwaZulu-Natal and MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.
'Section 93 (b) empowers the President to appoint no more than two Deputy Ministers from outside the Assembly,' the statement said.
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