
Ramaphosa Axes Accused Minister Before South African Budget Vote
Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane is being replaced by Buti Manamela, the presidency said in a statement on Monday, without providing reasons for the change. Nkabane has faced allegations of lying to parliament, which she has denied.
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