A Democratic Alliance lawmaker has challenged Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela about appointments to education authority boards that she claims remain hidden from public view. Karabo Khakhau sent a letter on Monday, October 28, asking why the minister had not disclosed the names of officials overseeing 20 billion rand in training funds nearly a month after their selection. Records indicate Manamela announced the appointments on Wednesday, October 2, just days after they became effective on Monday, September 30. The discrepancy suggests either incomplete information or a breakdown in communication between the ministry and parliament.
The authorities govern skills development programs across 21 industries and receive five-year terms following a period of temporary management. Manamela dissolved the previous boards on Monday, August 26, citing governance problems. The new officials are tasked with addressing workforce gaps and youth joblessness through apprenticeships and training initiatives. Questions about transparency arise as these entities manage substantial public resources collected from employer contributions.
The authorities govern skills development programs across 21 industries and receive five-year terms following a period of temporary management. Manamela dissolved the previous boards on Monday, August 26, citing governance problems. The new officials are tasked with addressing workforce gaps and youth joblessness through apprenticeships and training initiatives. Questions about transparency arise as these entities manage substantial public resources collected from employer contributions.
