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NSFAS board chair Karen Stander resigns over racism, bullying, and threats, citing toxic environment undermining her duties.
NSFAS board chair Dr. Karen Stander has resigned, citing a toxic environment involving racism, bullying, intimidation, and threats to her family’s safety.
In a letter to Minister Buti Manamela, she said the hostile atmosphere undermined her ability to fulfill her governance duties ethically and effectively.
Her resignation, effective immediately, follows her earlier warnings about critical flaws in NSFAS’s IT systems and financial management.
Stander emphasized her concerns were rooted in institutional integrity, not personal grievances, and expressed hope that a new chair could restore stability and trust.
The departure comes amid ongoing challenges in delivering student funding and reforming the agency’s operations.
La presidenta de la junta de NSFAS, Karen Stander, dimite por racismo, intimidación y amenazas, citando un entorno tóxico que socava sus deberes.