ANC Is Mafiosos' Paradise

The dismissal of higher education minister Nobuhle Nkabane does not herald the "new dawn" President Cyril Ramaphosa promised in 2018. He hasn't suddenly found courage to deal with miscreants.

- Martin Williams

Ramaphosa was bowing to pressure from the DA, which threatened to withhold support for budget items in parliament if he did not act against certain ministers.

The initial list included Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane and deputy minister David Mahlobo. But for now, Nkabane's removal is enough for the budget to proceed.

Ramaphosa acted just in time, with the Appropriations Bill scheduled to be voted on tomorrow.

If this Bill were to fail, the budget would be held up. Government departments would run out of money. Salaries wouldn't be paid.

Given the scale of corruption in the ANC, Nkabane is small fry. She lied to parliament, which is a criminal offence.