UJ Accommodation Fraud Ruling Raises Questions Over University and NSFAS Accountability

South Africa’s higher education sector is facing renewed questions over governance and accountability following a Labour Court ruling ordering a former University of Johannesburg senior director to repay R18.18 million linked to a fraudulent student accommodation scheme. The case raises concerns about the impact on students, NSFAS-funded accommodation, private provider oversight and whether universities have adequate controls to prevent fraud, conflicts of interest and accreditation abuse.  GUEST: Dr Thato Masekoa, The SAUS Spokesperson