Buti Manamela has been officially sworn in as South Africa’s new Minister of Higher Education.
Manamela is a South African politician serving as the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology. He previously held roles as Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology and Deputy Minister in the Presidency.
Manamela has been a member of the African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee and the South African Communist Party (SACP) Central Committee.
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
Compiled by Betha Madhomu
First Published: African Insider
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