Manamela evades parly committee, much to the ire of Scopa chair Zibi, EFF

Manamela’s no show also raised the ire of the EFF, who said his “refusal to be held accountable is not only a dereliction of duty but also a blatant disregard for the principles of transparency and good governance”. The party said in a statement: “It is unacceptable that the deputy minister, a public servant entrusted with the crucial responsibility of overseeing the higher education sector, chooses to evade accountability, especially on a matter as critical as the financial aid that supports our nation’s youth.“The mismanagement of Nsfas funds has had dire consequences on…