Johnathan Paoli
THE Minister of Higher Education Blade Nzimande has announced the resignation of National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) board chairperson Ernest Khosa in the wake of bribery allegations.
Nzimande, who was also implicated in the allegations, issued a statement on Thursday in which he wished the former chair well on his endeavors in the future.
Khosa went on voluntary leave of absence in January after the release of a report from (OUTA), supported by voice recordings alleging Nzimande and Khosa received millions of rands in kickbacks from service providers contracted by the financing scheme.
However, Khosa said that he had never received any financial gratification for his personal use or facilitated any for the Minister nor the South African Communist Party.
Khosa raised concerns over alleged threats that have been made against both him and his family.
On Thursday, Nzimande outlined proposals for dealing with the ongoing crisis
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