EFF Demands Manamela Resign Over NSFAS Crisis | Johannesburg News

EFF demands resignation of Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela over alleged mismanagement of NSFAS, planning a major protest in Pretoria on September 18. The minister faces renewed legal pressure after a Gauteng High Court ordered him to reinstate seven dismissed board members and criticized his appointment of suspended administrator Hlengani Mathebula as “bizarre.” Students continue to suffer from funding shortfalls, housing crises, and evictions—all linked to NSFAS failures. Despite the minister’s claim of not being solely responsible, EFF argues his leadership triggered the unrest. Additional allegations include questionable spending on hotels and unapproved advisor payments, while the EFF also battles separate legal issues over improper Seta appointments. The department acknowledges the right to protest but insists the minister remains focused on stabilizing NSFAS and restoring governance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-14-eff-to-march-on-higher-education-department-as-pressure-mounts-on-minister-manamela/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6dde4314a8f9a110 Report issues to [email protected].