The Special Investigating Unit SIU is seeking to recover R8.3m linked to systemic corruption in the Free State government bursary scheme.
The SIU disclosed that among the funds irregularly disbursed was R34,000 awarded to a deceased student through the office of the premier and further funds from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme Nsfas.
At least 18 acknowledgements of debt totalling R1.9m with individuals who received undue benefits from the bursary scheme have been signed, the unit said.
