JOHANNESBURG - Higher Education Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane admits she could have handled herself better in Parliament.
In a viral video, she was seen chewing gum while responding to questions in a portfolio committee meeting.
The footage triggered a public debate over professionalism in Parliament.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has requested a report from the minister regarding the incident.
The Minister says the chair had allowed eating during the lengthy session and insists she was fully engaged.
In response to the President, Nkabane says it was never her intention to evade accountability or undermine Parliament's decorum.