More than R630 million meant to fund opportunities for young South Africans has simply disappeared—without a trace. That’s according to damning findings by the Auditor-General of South
Africa into the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority. Auditors say they could not verify how a staggering R637.6 million in discretionary grants was spent, due to missing records and a complete breakdown in internal controls. These are funds that were supposed to go towards bursaries, internships, and skills development programmes at a time when youth unemployment in South Africa remains critically high. Instead, what’s emerged is a picture of systemic governance failure, weak oversight, and a lack of accountability—with no clear consequences for those responsible. Tonight, we ask: how does money meant to empower a generation simply vanish—and who, if anyone, will be held accountable?

More than R630 million meant to fund opportunities&nbsp;for young South Africans has simply&nbsp;disappeared&mdash;without a trace. That&rsquo;s according to&nbsp;damning findings by the Auditor-General of South Africa into the Education, Training and Development&nbsp;Practices Sector Education and Training Authority.&nbsp;Auditors say they could not verify how a staggering&nbsp;R637.6 million in discretionary grants was spent, due&nbsp;to missing records and a complete breakdown in&nbsp;internal controls. These are funds that were supposed&nbsp;to go towards bursaries, internships, and skills&nbsp;development programmes at a time when youth&nbsp;unemployment in South Africa remains critically high.&nbsp;Instead, what&rsquo;s emerged is a picture of systemic&nbsp;governance failure, weak oversight, and a lack of&nbsp;accountability&mdash;with no clear consequences for those&nbsp;responsible.&nbsp;Tonight, we ask: how does money meant to empower&nbsp;a generation simply vanish&mdash;and who, if anyone, will&nbsp;be held accountable?

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope