‘I’m not here to cut ribbons’: new deputy minister Cassim vows to shake up troubled higher education sector
Newly appointed Deputy Minister of Higher Education Yusuf Cassim has vowed to actively drive reform rather than serve in a ceremonial capacity. He aims to address governance failures at NSFAS and corruption within the sector.
Why it matters
Cassim's assertive stance signals a potential shift in the Government of National Unity's approach to managing troubled state institutions.
Newly appointed deputy minister of higher education and training Yusuf Cassim says he has no intention of becoming a ceremonial figure in one of the government’s most troubled portfolios, warning that he will not remain silent if he is prevented from making a meaningful impact.
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