The administrator of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), Professor Hlengani Mathebula, and Minister of Higher Education Buti Manamela are under fire for the appointment of four advisors. Concerns center around payments made to two of these advisors through private companies, bypassing standard Treasury and Supply Chain Management (SCM) protocols. The lack of approval for these expenditures has raised questions about financial oversight within NSFAS. Lawmakers grilled both Mathebula and Manamela regarding the reasoning behind circumventing established processes. This situation prompts concerns around transparency and responsible use of public funds. The inquiry highlights a need for greater accountability within the student financial aid system. Further investigation is expected to determine the extent of any wrongdoing.