Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema hosted a press conference on Thursday, 24 July, ahead of the party’s 12th anniversary.
During the briefing, he addressed a range of political issues, including President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent decision to remove Dr Nobuhle Nkabane from her position as Minister of Higher Education and Training.
Malema, who has been a prominent figure in politics from a young age, shared some advice for Nkabane in the wake of her dismissal.
MALEMA SAYS DR NOBUHLE NKABANE NEEDS GUIDANCE
The Red Berets leader believes that with just three changes, the former minister can make a comeback.
“It’s so painful. She’s so young, she still has a chance to come back. I’ve seen people get demoted politically, and then they go rework on themselves, and then they come back,” said Malema.
The politician offered some constructive advice.
“The first thing she must do is to stop chewing gum in a meeting. She was still doing it even yesterday, there in parliament. The second thing is she must be humble and know that she doesn’t know and be prepared to be guided and be advised by proper people,” said the EFF leader.
Finally, Malema said Nkabane must go back to her branch and learn, saying she was not ready to be a minister.
NKABANE REACTS TO AXING
In an interview with eNCA, Nkabane said she accepted her removal and viewed it in a positive light.
Ramaphosa dismissed Nkabane in terms of Section 91(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. He has since appointed Buti Kgwaridi Manamela as Minister of Higher Education and Training.
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