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Wall Street Journal
6 hours ago
- General
- Wall Street Journal
‘Jewish Giving' Review: Charity and Survival
There's an old fundraiser's saying that Brandeis University used to be the Jewish Harvard, until Harvard became the Jewish Harvard. Many other prominent educational, scientific and cultural organizations that had once been pillars of 'the establishment' in the U.S.—and sometimes even excluded Jews—now have Jewish benefactors, directors and patrons. When some of those benefactors and patrons withheld multimillion-dollar gifts to some universities in response to recent anti-Israel campus protests, their actions attracted national attention. The importance of Jewish philanthropy for non-Jewish organizations is one of the themes of Jack Wertheimer's 'Jewish Giving: Philanthropy and the Shaping of American Jewish Life.' Despite a reputation for concentrating on inward-looking causes, Jewish philanthropists have long given a large proportion of their resources to secular concerns. In fact, by the 2010s, Mr. Wertheimer notes, 'larger proportions of American Jews gave to nonsectarian causes than to Jewish ones.' At the same time, he writes, Jewish donors sustain 'a vast network of Jewish institutions and initiatives designed to enhance the lives of American Jews and provide aid for Jews in other lands.' Despite signs that Jews have become less attached to their religion, these 'legacy institutions,' Mr. Wertheimer reports, are receiving 'renewed appreciation.' His book explains why that is important.
Russia Today
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Russia Today
South African president fires minister
In a swift response to recent controversies, President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Buti Manamela as the new Minister of Higher Education and Training. The decision follows Dr Nobuhle Nkabane's ousting, which she announced in a brief statement on Monday afternoon. Nkabane expressed her gratitude to President Ramaphosa for the opportunity to serve in such a critical role, stating, 'I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the President of the Republic of South Africa, H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa, for entrusting me with the responsibility to serve as Minister of Higher Education and Training.' Minutes after her statement, Ramaphosa announced Manamela's appointment as well as Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, who will be serving as the Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training. The reshuffling comes as Nkabane faced intense scrutiny particularly for her alleged misleading of Parliament regarding the process of appointing the SETA board members. Reports emerged indicating that the list of appointees was heavily influenced by affiliations with the African National Congress (ANC), incorporating figures such as Buyambo, the son of Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe. Last week, Nkabane came under fire after failing to appear before Parliament to account for the controversial appointments. She instead opted to attend a GBV event in the Eastern Cape. Nkabane sent a last-minute apology to the portfolio committee, citing a gender-based violence (GBV) event at a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college in the Eastern Cape as the reason for her absence. Her apology was rejected by committee chairperson Tebogo Letsie. Letsie said after receiving the letter, he told Nkabane that he is not accepting her apology because it does not make sense for her to be absent from the meeting. Nkabane was expected to brief members again on the SETA board selection process, which was eventually reversed. Many of the appointees were allegedly linked to the ANC, which raised concerns over political interference and nepotism. Although Nkabane previously told MPs that the selections were made by an 'independent' panel chaired by Advocate Terry Motau, Motau denied any involvement. First published by IOL
BBC News
11 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
University of Wolverhampton's clearing process opens
Potential students at the University of Wolverhampton this September have a second chance to apply as clearing gets underway. Whether students are applying late, reconsidering their choices, or did not get the results they expected, a dedicated website will offer options and advice, the university is also offering one-to-one appointments, webinars and the chance to speak to academics at an open day on 17 resources hope to make the the process as "accessible and stress-free as possible", Jack Clare, director of student recruitment, marketing and admissions said. Clearing helps match university applicants who have not had an offer with institutions that still have unfilled places."Thinking about university can be both exciting and daunting, especially when considering clearing," Mr Clare added."These resources are designed to make clearing as accessible and stress-free as possible. "We're here to help students find the right course and take the next step in their journey with confidence." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
IOL News
12 hours ago
- Politics
- IOL News
President Cyril Ramaphosa reshuffles cabinet: Dr Nobuhle Nkabane dismissed as Minister of Higher Education
A Cabinet reshuffle by President Cyril Ramaphosa sees Nomusa Dube-Ncube emerge as the new deputy minister of Higher Education Image: Tumi Pakkies / Independent Newspapers IN A sudden shake up of his cabinet, President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed the controversy-plagued Dr Nobuhle Nkabane from her position as Minister of Higher Education and Training. The change comes after ongoing scrutiny of Nkabane's decision-making and higher education policies, in light of the government's intentions to bolster that sector of education. Nkabane's replacement is Buti Manamela, who served as the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology since October 2017, and previously held the position of Deputy Minister in the Presidency from 2014 to 2017. This move is seen as a strategic step to ensure continuity while leveraging Manamela's experience to navigate the complexities of the higher education landscape. To further bolster the ministry, the president appointed former KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube as the Deputy Minister. Dube-Ncube brings a wealth of knowledge and political savvy having previously served as the MEC for Cooperative Government and Traditional Affairs. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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The statement from the Presidency read, 'Section 93(b) empowers the President to appoint no more than two deputy ministers from outside the assembly,' which underscored the government's strategic approach to enhancing leadership within the department. As these ministerial changes unfold nationally, tensions within the governing alliance (the Government of Provincial Unity) appear to be on the rise in KwaZulu-Natal. The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has pledged to defend the provincial government's recent decision to place the struggling ANC led Umkhanyakude District Municipality under administration, during a media briefing session yesterday. This controversial intervention comes despite accusations from the ANC that the IFP had of politicised the restructuring of local governance. Both the IFP and ANC are members of the GPU. President of the IFP in KZN, Velenkosini Hlabisa, refuted claims from the ANC that the provincial government's actions were politically motivated, instead insisting that the decision was based on objective financial assessments given the municipality's unfunded budgets and poor audit outcomes. "This is not a political intervention; this is a Cabinet decision. "As long as municipalities are passing unfunded budgets, Section 139 will apply," Hlabisa stated during a media briefing. Section 139 of the country's Constitution empowers the provincial executive to intervene in a municipality, when they fail to fulfill their obligations. KZN's Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, echoed this sentiment, citing that a unanimous decision was made within the Cabinet that included MECs from the ANC, thereby dispelling notions of targeted political actions towards ANC municipalities. The ANC has vehemently opposed the administration of the Umkhanyakude District Municipality, labelling it a politically charged decision lacking justification. A statement from the party (ANC) expressed their determination to challenge the intervention, calling for unity among supporters and communities to safeguard municipal governance against what they term an "opportunistic" political maneuver. The ongoing conflict between the ANC and IFP has raised concerns about the possibility of instability in a province already known for its complex political dynamics. As tensions rise, all eyes are on the implications of these developments for the governance of KZN, a province crucial to the broader national political landscape. DAILY NEWS
BBC News
14 hours ago
- Politics
- BBC News
How South Africa Education Minister enta wahala wey lead to her sack
For South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa don sack di Minister of Higher Education and Training, Nobuhle Nkabane from her role and sharply replace her afta different controversies. Dis sack dey come at a time wey di South African parliament members bin dey worry ova how Nkabane bin handle some appointment for her ministry. Na on Monday night 21 July 2025, President Ramaphosa bin release statement say make di Higher Education Nkabane comot for office. Tori be say key coalition partner, di Democratic Alliance (DA) bin accuse di minister of misconduct for her ministry, even though she don deny am. Nkabane na member of di African National Congress (ANC), same political party wey di president and oda cabinet members belong to. Immediately afta her sack, DA through dia national tok tok pesin Karabo Khakhau say di minister bin lie to cover up di corruption wey happun for her ministry. "Di departure of Minister Nobuhle Nkabane, afta lying to Parliament to cover up ANC cadre deployment, come afta relentless DA pressure for di fight against ANC corruption, wrongdoing and criminality." Di DA allege say bin facilitate di appointment of ANC-linked individuals to skills development boards and she bin lie to parliament to hide am. Wetin Nobuhle Nkabane do wey lead to her sack For early July 2025, DA bin write to lay criminal charges against di Minister of Higher Education and Training, Nkabane. DA submit di charges for di Cape Town Central Police Station wia dem say di minister bin dey lie give di parliament and abuse her position to give appointment to ANC members. For dia 1 July 2025 statement through dia national tok tok pesin Karabo, wey also be Member on portfolio committee on Higher Education and Training for di South Africa parliament, di party say Nkabane cover up fraudulent appointment into one particular board wey dey under her ministry. "Na time to fire Minister Nkabane and clean out di ANC criminal network from di heart of govment," DA statement tok afta dem accuse President Ramaphosa say im no take action. "Dis lies na part of a calculated attempt to cover up di fraudulent appointment of ANC-linked individuals to Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) boards." DA accuse Minister Nkabane say she tell Parliament say di appointment process into di SETA board dey overseen by an "independent" evaluation panel, but no be so. "E don dey exposed say di so-called panel dey full of individuals from her own department and political allies, including her Chief of Staff and an ANC Youth League leader. Minister Nkabane don break di law and violate her oath of office." Afta di charges, DA confam say dia criminal complaint di ANC Minister Nkabane don dey under investigation by di Priority Crimes Directorate, di HAWKS. By 7 July 2025, di minister don dey under investigation for di alleged misconduct wey dem sama her. "ANC Minister Nkabane now face a Priority Crimes Directorate investigation for fraud and di statutory offence to lie to Parliament. She dey face allegations of manufacturing a scheme wey see how senior ANC personalities dey deployed to high-paying SETA Board jobs" For 18 July 2025, Nkabane and oda members of her ministry including di Chief of Staff suppose show face for di parliament to come defend wetin happun for di SETA board wia allegations dey say na her party members she dey give appointment. On dat day, di minister no show up, and even her Chief of Staff too no show. Afta plenti drag drag, President Ramaphosa issue statement wey announce di sack of di Higher Education Minister, and a replacement for her. Meanwhile, on di same day wen dem fire her, Nkabane also release statement to announce her resignation from di ministry. How Nobuhle Nkabane enta South Africa politics Dem appoint Nobuhle Nkabane as Minister of Higher Education for 3 July 2024. Afta she win election as a Member of Parliament for 2019, she later serve as Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy from August 2021 to June 2024. Dr Nkabane enta politics for young age afta she join di ANC wia she serve for various leadership positions of di ANC Youth League and di ANC Women League for regional and Provincial Executive Committee level. She dey among di leaders of di ANC Youth League Sisonke Region wey advocate for di renaming of Sisonke District Municipality to Harry Gwala District Municipality, to honour di struggle of Harry Gwala. Nkabane rise to different positions bifor she finally find hersef for di Higher Education and Training Ministry wey she head. Profile of new South Africa Education Minister For di same vein, President Ramaphosa announce di appointment of Buti Manamela as di new Minister of Higher Education and Training. "In line wit section 91 (2) of di Constitution of di Republic of South Africa, Mr. Buti Kgwaridi Manamela dey appointed as Minister of Higher Education and Training," di President tok for im statement. Bifor im appointment, Manamela serve as Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training for di Republic of South Africa, since June 2024. E be former Deputy Minister for di Presidency, former Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, and e don be a member of Parliament since 2009. E be also member of di South African Communist Party Central Committee since 2012 and dey elected into di ANC National Executive Committee for 2022. Manamela get Masters Degree for Public Policy and Development Management, and study Digital Electronics for di Tshwane North TVET College (former Mamelodi College). E also serve as Deputy President of di South African Students Congress (SASCO), former President of South African College Student Association (now SAVETSA) and dey elected as National Secretary of di Young Communist League of South Africa for 2003 until 2014. Manamela go now take ova from Nkabane to head di Higher Education and Training Ministry. Also Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube go now act as di Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training.
