# The South African Communist Party says the appointment of Buti Manamela as the new minister of Higher Education and Training is a positive move in addressing challenges that affect the higher education sector. He replaces Nobuhle Nkabane, who was fired over the now-abandoned Sector Education and Training Authority board selection process. The SACP says Manamela assumes the responsibility of the portfolio amidst challenges that pose threats to the sector’s future and the legitimacy of key entities that are essential to the delivery of educational outcomes.
SACP says the appointment of minister Manamela is positive for the higher education sector