Nsfas ‘vindicated’ by Labour Court ruling on axing of CEO
The Board of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) has welcomed a Labour Court ruling which declared the axing of former CEO Andile Nongogo as lawful and valid.
The court handed down judgment on Tuesday.
Nsfas spokesperson Ishmael Mnisi says Nongogo asked the court to strike out certain paragraphs in the Werksman Attorney’s report, which implicated him of irregular conduct during the appointment of direct payment service providers.
"The decision by the court vindicates the Nsfas board in terminating Mr Nongogo’s contract of employment following his irregular involvement in the appointment of the direct payment service providers.
"The Nsfas board views the Werksmans Attorneys report as a necessary and important measure to propel NSFAS to a much more elevated level of consciousness to fight corruption and the capture of NSFAS by some unscrupulous people masquerading as business people."
Mnisi added that the report also served as a measure for Nsfas to strengthen its internal supply chain management systems and controls.
"Following this groundbreaking judgment, Nsfas will vigorously continue with its legal process towards the termination of contracts of direct payment service providers.
"The termination of the direct payment service providers will be handled with due care not to disrupt the disbursement of the allowances to students in the 2024 academic year. Nsfas will now focus all its efforts on its immediate task of preparation for the seamless beginning of the 2024 academic year."
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