Question NW3425 to the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
11 December 2023 - NW3425
Chirwa, Ms NN to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
What (a) progress has his department made in relation to the matters that were raised by the students of Tshwane University of Technology, who engaged in protest action demanding (i) accountability for disappearance of funds from student accounts and (ii) that evictions of students from residences cease with immediate effect and (b) are the reasons (i) that monies disappeared and (ii) behind evictions of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme beneficiaries from residences?
Reply:
The NSFAS has received various complaints relating to alleged theft of student allowances via the direct payment service platforms. These complaints are being investigated and we are working with the direct payment service providers and law enforcement on resolving the complaints.
The investigation process will reveal what transpired and as such will confirm who should be held accountable for the alleged loss suffered by the students.