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South African MPs questioned Deputy Minister Buti Manamela over controversial appointments within the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), amid allegations of political interference in the selection of the scheme's CEO. Manamela denied any interference, but the scrutiny highlights ongoing concerns about governance and transparency in NSFAS, which affects funding for thousands of students. The issue has raised broader questions about political influence in public institutions responsible for critical social services.