South African Govt Questions 'Millionaire' Student Payout

Walter Sisulu University (WSU), the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and cash service IntelliMali have distanced themselves from a clerical blunder that resulted in WSU accounting student Sibongile Mani receiving U.S.$1 million.

Collage of photos featuring Simbongile Mani and her purchases after she received R14,000,000 in her IntelliMali account from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme.

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