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flag NSFAS board chair Karen Stander resigns over racism, bullying, and threats, citing toxic environment undermining her duties.

flag NSFAS board chair Dr. Karen Stander has resigned, citing a toxic environment involving racism, bullying, intimidation, and threats to her family’s safety. flag In a letter to Minister Buti Manamela, she said the hostile atmosphere undermined her ability to fulfill her governance duties ethically and effectively. flag Her resignation, effective immediately, follows her earlier warnings about critical flaws in NSFAS’s IT systems and financial management. flag Stander emphasized her concerns were rooted in institutional integrity, not personal grievances, and expressed hope that a new chair could restore stability and trust. flag The departure comes amid ongoing challenges in delivering student funding and reforming the agency’s operations.

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