South Africa

Special Investigating Unit in S.A To Investigate AfriForum’s NSFAS Corruption Complaint

today2 August, 2024

Background

The Special Investigating Unit in S.A is set to probe AfriForum’s corruption complaint against the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, involving minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Blade Nzimande, and former scheme board chairperson, Ernest Khosa. This follows a formal complaint lodged with the Public Protector in January. AfriForum’s Campaign Officer, Charné Mostert, calls the transfer to the SIU a positive step towards justice:

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen