Reporter – George April
Cape Town:- South Africa’s Higher Education Minister, Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane, is facing mounting pressure after the Democratic Alliance (DA) lodged a fraud charge against her earlier this week.
The opposition party claims the ANC Minister misled Parliament and played a direct role in questionable appointments within the higher education sector. The case has since been handed over to investigators, sparking debate about the integrity of leadership within one of the country’s most critical ministries.
When approached for comment, Dr. Nkabane offered no response, leaving many unanswered questions. Her silence has added fuel to speculation about how deep the controversy may run.
The matter comes at a time when the higher education sector is already under scrutiny, from funding challenges, to student protests, to skills shortages.
With the credibility of the Ministry now in the spotlight, the political storm around Dr. Nkabane threatens to overshadow urgent work that needs to be done in universities and colleges.
For the ANC, the allegations raise another headache in a year where corruption scandals continue to erode public trust. Whether the charge will stick or not, the fact remains: a senior Cabinet Minister now finds herself entangled in a fraud case, and the country is watching closely.