Question NW413 to the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
07 March 2024 - NW413
King, Ms C to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
On what grounds has he decided not to take a leave of absence while the investigation related to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and other matters is conducted?
Reply:
The act of taking leave of absence in the face of malicious allegations is usually exercised as an ethical step to allow a formal disciplinary process to proceed without any prejudice or hindrance, by an implicated party. As it relates to NSFAS, I have never been subjected to any disciplinary process or investigation and as such, the requirement of leave of absence doesn’t arise.