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MANAMELA BRINGS NOTHING NEW

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July 23, 2025

NEWLY-APPOINTED Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela’s track record contradicts the ANC’s claim that his leadership will advance access, equity, and quality in the higher education sector.

He has been the higher education and training deputy minister for almost 10 years and it’s safe to say that he watched the collapse of entities such as the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

He was at the helm when poor students were forced to sleep rough on the floor of administration buildings because NSFAS failed to pay for their accommodation. He watched students being attacked by police with stun grenades and tear gas when they demanded to be registered.

MEER VERHALEN VAN Cape Times

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