•Nkabane’s withdrawal comes as public pressure grew after the EFF and the DA both raised concerns about the appointments, which included the names of people linked to the ANC.
•EFF MP Sihle Lonzi was even forcibly removed from Parliament this week after questioning the appointments.
•Buyambo Mantashe, son of ANC national chairperson Gwede Mantashe, former KZN premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube, and ANC provincial coordinator Mike Mabuyakhulu, were some of those appointed as Chairpersons of these public institutions.
•In a statement on Thursday evening, Nkabane said she took the decision due to “public concerns.”
“I have taken the decision to withdraw previous appointments in response to public concerns. Further, I take this decision in the interest of good governance, transparency to ensure accountability of the appointment process. In this regard, I will reopen the process by issuing a Government Gazette calling for nominations for a limited run of seven days,” she said.
“I will also establish a new independent panel to process the nominations and recommend candidates.”
