Labour union, National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) has strongly criticised Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela’s decision to place NSFAS under administration.
[COMING UP] NEHAWU says it is flabbergasted by Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela’s decision to place NSFAS under administration without consulting the union.#SABCNews #FirstTakeSA pic.twitter.com/wpHLML7K38
— SABC News Radio (@SABCNews_Radio) May 5, 2026
The union says previous administrators caused decay through maladministration and financial irregularities.
It referred to the former Auditor-General, Kimi Makwetu’s findings for the 2018/19 financial year that revealed R7.5 billion irregular expenditure – an increase from R30.5 million in the previous year.
Manamela appointed Professor Hlengani Mathebula as administrator of NSFAS.
JUST IN | Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela has placed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme – NSFAS – under administration, citing poor governance and maladministration. pic.twitter.com/wfnhvFFIX0
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