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Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: DA welcomes dismissal of Higher Education minister, Nobuhle Nkabane
Description: The Democratic Alliance has welcomed the dismissal of Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane. The DA says Nkabane's removal is a step toward greater accountability after she was accused of misleading Parliament about a non-existent selection panel for the controversial SETA board appointments. Buti Manamela, previously the Deputy Minister, has been appointed as the new Minister, with Dr. Nomusa Dube-Ncube named as his deputy. DA spokesperson Karabo Khakhau says the ANC still has a long way to go in addressing corruption and Elvis Presslin spoke to Michael le Cordeur, Emeritus Professor and Researcher in the Faculty of Education at Stellenbosch...