Aviation couple milked millions from the National Skills Fund

Flyfofa Aviation Training is under investigation for allegedly inflating flying hours to claim millions in funding from the National Skills Fund. The school failed to meet contractual obligations, leading to a suspension of payments and a demand for recovery plans.
Why it matters
This case highlights systemic risks of fraud and lack of oversight in government-funded vocational training programs.
In 2024, the National Skills Fund (NSF) awarded R148 million in funding to Wonderboom-based Flyfofa Aviation Training to train Gauteng residents from impoverished schools.
The article relies on documented evidence and correspondence from the funding body to report on the allegations.
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