Another witness has described an atmosphere of fear and intimidation at IDAC, where staff were allegedly pressured into conducting unlawful investigations and pursuing malicious prosecutions. Matthews Sesoko, Head of Investigations and Operations at IDAC, admitted that he kept a low profile and never questioned decisions made by the institution’s then head, Andrea Johnson, and those close to her. Sesoko appeared reluctant to mention Johnson by name, consistently referring to her as the “IG”, but the commission insisted that he identify…

National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) employees have opened a criminal case against a former board member for allegedly stealing 10 laptops intended for under-resourced schools in the Eastern Cape. According to a statement from NSFAS, the board member, who was leading the scheme’s delegation, allegedly kept 10 of the 30 laptops allocated to six high schools during a donation drive in March this year. Each school was expected to receive five laptops for communal use. Meanwhile, NSFAS Administrator Professor…

The National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of South Africa (NAPTOSA) has condemned calls by anti-immigration groups to target, audit or disrupt public schools in an effort to remove foreign teachers from classrooms across the country. NAPTOSA Executive Director Basil Manuel described actions that threaten the safety of classrooms as completely irrational, unlawful and unacceptable, emphasising that schools must remain safe havens for learning. Speaking on YOU FM Newshour, Manuel said NAPTOSA does not support illegal immigration but will not encourage the…