South Africa

ActionSA demands the immediate resignation of minister Blade Nzimande and Ernest Khosa of NSFAS

today8 January, 2024

Background

ActionSA is demanding the immediate resignation of the minister o Higher Education, Science and Technology, Blade Nzimande, as well as the Chairperson of National Student Financial Aid Scheme board, Ernest Khosa. This follows explosive reporting by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, revealing the pair allegedly received kickbacks related to the fraudulent Direct Payment of Allowances scheme. ActionSA’s Hluphi Gafane says Outa’s revelations exposed a web of corruption.

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen