Did you hear what SA heard, Mr President?

If you did, sir, why is nothing done about disdainful minister?

- Mzwandile kaBizokwakhe

If education were a barometer of wisdom, Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Nobuhle Pamela Nkabane would be among the most accomplished in parliament.

Sadly, two weeks ago, Nkabane unequivocally made clear there’s a gulf between being learned and wise.

Her performance before the portfolio committee on higher education last week was not just about her colleagues but also about South Africans.

It’s giving South Africans the finger salute for someone they pay almost R2-million a year to be seen chewing gum at work.

When representatives of President Cyril Ramaphosa stand up on a public platform and rudely interact with the 62 million citizens of South Africa, it becomes impossible to argue that the commander-in-chief is a capable leader.

We teach our children to apply themselves and respect their job, but then they see someone we have elected to public office behave like a tramp.

If Nkabane was a roaring success in her portfolio, maybe one could argue: “Let this wonderful woman go and fix the many problems in higher education instead of wasting her time in committees.” But the minister is not doing a bang-up job, I’m afraid