South Africa's SIU recovered R28.536 billion in the 2025/26 financial year

What happened

The Special Investigating Unit recovered cash and assets, prevented losses and set aside contracts worth about R28.536 billion. Its reports covered the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and other public bodies.

Why it may matter

• Fewer places or less money than before — plan around it.
• Affects students in South Africa.
• Comes from the body that decides this, rather than from commentary about it.