Buti Manamela

Buti Manamela

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Buti Manamela is a South African politician and member of the African National Congress (ANC), who has served as the Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training. Following the dismissal of Nobuhle Nkabane, he was appointed as the new Minister of Higher Education and Training by President Cyril Ramaphosa, amid calls for accountability and reform in the department.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
557,603
Power
3,291$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 2 6.00 0.85% +10% 59,308,690 557,603 $350,000 3,291$
Totals 2 59,308,690 557,603 $350,000 3,291$
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Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela insists that South Africans must be prioritised for employment but warns against reducing a complex issue to slogans. 6

Tebogo Letsie Edwin Naidu
Mail & Guardian: Universities must put South Africans first – but not alone

South Africa South Africa: The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has been direct about the need for fundamental reform at NSFAS. 6

Randall Carolissen Naledi Pandor Zuma
Mail & Guardian: What a functioning NSFAS could mean for South Africa

South Africa South Africa: Buti Manamela is the Higher Education and Training Minister who briefed Parliament on the composition of the post-school education and training workforce. 6

Nancy Dusani
Mail & Guardian: Foreign academics are not the problem South African universities need to solve

South Africa South Africa: Buti Manamela appointed administrator Lehlogonolo Masoga to lead the Services Seta after placing it under administration. 6

Xola Khohlakala Cyril Ramaphosa Nobuhle Nkabane Lehlogonolo Masoga
Mail & Guardian: Financial controls improve at Services Sector Education and Training Authority – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: On 5 November 2025, a letter signed by 415 academics, a former minister, and former vice-chancellors from across South Africa was sent to the Higher Education and Training Minister, Buti Manamela. 5

Sakhela Buhlungu Nelson Mandela Oliver Tambo Robert Mugabe Cyril Ramaphosa Ahmed Essop Neeshan Balton Pedro Tabensky
Mail & Guardian: Fort Hare VC condemns law enforcement inaction – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Buti Manamela's spokesperson mentioned that the department was awaiting details from Mooloo before intervening. 5

Amara Mooloo Darren Stevens Lyndsay De Sa Melanie Shotter Ebrahim Tayob Matshepo Seedat Shirley Lloyd Tshepo Madlingozi
Mail & Guardian: Student wins institutional bullying battle after racism claim at private varsity – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Mr Buti Manamela is the Honourable Minister of Higher Education and Training. 7

Thandwa Mthembu
Mail & Guardian: Durban University of Technology responds to misinformation on DUT355 infrastructure project – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Buti Manamela has come under fire following his appointment of administrators to three troubled Sector Education and Training Authorities (Seta). 4

Cyril Ramaphosa Nobuhle Nkabane Oupa Nkoane Lehlogonolo Masoga Zukile Mvalo Karabo Khakhau Sihle Lonzi Nombuso Dlamini
Mail & Guardian: New higher education minister under fire for politically linked Seta appointments – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Buti Manamela was appointed as the new higher education minister after Nkabane's dismissal. 5

Nobuhle Nkabane David Masondo Mmusi Maimane Andrew Whitfield Cyril Ramaphosa Nomusa Dube Ncube Sihle Lonzi Ashley Sauls Patricia De Lille Songezo Zibi Nhlanhla Hadebe Wouter Wessels Nqabayomzi Kwankwa Omphile Maotwe Wesley Douglas Vuyolwethu Zungula Helen Zille
Mail & Guardian: Nkabane’s axing saves budget as first phase of Appropriations Bill is approved – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Buti Manamela was appointed as the new Higher Education and Training Minister after Nkabane's dismissal. 5

Nobuhle Nkabane Cyril Ramaphosa John Steenhuisen Andrew Whitfield Thembi Simelane Fikile Mbalula Senzo Mchunu Colleen Maluleke Michael Beaumont Mmusi Maimane
Mail & Guardian: DA to support departmental budgets after Nobuhle Nkabane’s axing – The Mail & Guardian