South African student, Sibongile Mani, who mistakenly received $954,000 (R14 million) was sentenced to 5 years in prison for theft.
She spent $55,816 out of the money on cigarettes, toys, alcohol and bedding.
It was sent to her by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme.
She appealed the 5-year sentence. Her lawyer pleaded for the sentence to be suspended.
Her appeal is still in court, and the sentence hasn't been suspended yet
She was elected as a convocation committee Treasurer at her university in March 2023.
Credit: Africa Fact Zone
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