DTEF launches audit to chase �fugitive� billions
Thursday, September 14, 2017
The audit represents the Department’s last hopes, as its other attempts have been foiled by the absence of information on beneficiaries and the institution’s lack of legal grounds to pursue payment or prosecution of culprits.
DTEF director, Josephina Ntshinogang said as government coffers shrink, the Department was in a race to recover outstanding student loans. However, the process is complicated by numerous challenges.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...