The Pretoria High Court has suspended Professor Hlengani Mathebula's appointment as NSFAS administrator and restored the remaining seven board members, pending the final review. Seven NSFAS board members approached the High Court challenging Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela's decision to dissolve the NSFAS board and place the scheme under administration and appoint Mathebula as administrator. Minister's Spokesperson Matshepo Seedat says Manamela respects the Court's decision and will provide updates as the implications and legal options are considered. Meanwhile The organisation undoing tax abuse says the ruling reinforces its concerns about Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela's leadership. The organisation says the court found the board was quorate and raised concerns about Mathebula's suitability and the Minister's consideration of adverse findings against him. OUTA is now questioning Manamela's judgement and continued suitability to lead the portfolio. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Outa's investigation manager Rudie Heyneke