South African President Replaces His Higher Education Minister

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa fired Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane, who is facing accusations that she misled parliament, eight days after he suspended a close cabinet ally for allegedly meddling in a murder probe.

Buti Manamela will replace Nkabane, the presidency said in a statement on Monday, without providing reasons for the change. Nomusa Dube-Ncube was appointed deputy higher education minister, a post previously held by Manamela.