DA raises alarm over NSFAS direct payment system
20 July 2023
Companies chosen to implement the NSFAS direct payment system are young and inexperienced. Many experienced banks reportedly applied for the bid but were unsuccessful.
The DA will supplement the existing Public Protector complaint around the involvement of Andile Nongogo in the tender awarding process, the lack of financial licenses among selected companies, and the imposition of exorbitant fees on students.
The DA seeks transparency and clarity to ascertain if there were any irregularities in awarding the contract and ensure public funds are used responsibly for education.
On 10 July, Stellenbosch SRC Vice Chairperson and DASO member, William Sezoe, lodged a complaint with the Public Protector regarding the National Student Financial Aid Scheme’s (NSFAS) direct payment system. The DA will today submit a supplementary complaint with the Public Protector to reinforce the original one and to ensure urgent attention to the matter.