Nkabane appointed acting chairperson of Agriculture Committee

Polity Audio Articles · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Nkabane appointed acting chairperson of Agriculture Committee The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture has officially elected Dr Nobuhle Nkabane as its acting chairperson, invoking Rule 159 of the National Assembly Rules to ensure stable leadership. The position became vacant after President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed former committee chairperson Dina Pule to the Cabinet as the Social Development Minister. The committee moved swiftly to elect an acting head to maintain continuity in its intensive oversight work. This interim appointment allows the committee to fulfil its constitutional…