Cape Town – Buti Manamela has been officially sworn in as South Africa’s new Minister of Higher Education.
The ceremony took place in Cape Town on Tuesday, a day after President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed him to the post.
Manamela replaces Nobuhle Nkabane, who was dismissed over the controversial — and now abandoned — SETA board selection process.
📽️ICYMI | President Cyril Ramaphosa presiding over the swearing in ceremony of the Minister and Deputy Minister of Higher education and training, Mr Buti Manamela and Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube #GovZAUpdates pic.twitter.com/CdhOVWLcdr
— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) July 23, 2025
Nomusa Dube-Ncube was also sworn in as the new Deputy Higher Education Minister.
📸 President @CyrilRamaphosa presiding over the swearing-in ceremony of the Minister and Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr Buti Manamela and Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, at Tuynhuys in Cape Town. pic.twitter.com/mz34zfuDZa
— The Presidency 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) July 22, 2025
The ceremony was overseen by Western Cape Judge President Nolwazi Mabindla-Boqwana.
[ON AIR🔴] Buti Manamela is sworn in as Minister of Higher Education. This follows the axing of Nobuhle Nkabane #Today #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct pic.twitter.com/lhQPMwYSeO
— eNCA (@eNCA) July 22, 2025
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
