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NSFAS 2027 applications open as Manamela urges students not to wait until the last day

Higher Education Minister, Buti Manamela, has officially opened the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) 2027 application cycle, with prospective students now able to apply for funding for the new academic year.  Students have about six weeks to submit their applications, with the window closing on 31 October. Manamela briefed the media in Parktown on Friday on the application process and the readiness of universities, TVET and CET colleges for […]

todaySeptember 18, 2026 35

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CPUT SRC condemns campus fires, backs independent investigations

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) Student Representative Council (SRC) has condemned the burning and destruction of university property amid ongoing tensions at the institution. Central SRC President, Liyabulela Gela, says the student leadership supports independent investigations into fires reported at the institution, including incidents dating back to 2023. Speaking during a briefing on Friday, Gela insisted that the SRC has "nothing to hide" and wants credible investigations into […]

todayAugust 21, 2026 45

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Public Protector flags improper funding of 40,000 NSFAS students

Public Protector, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka, says more than 40,000 students were improperly funded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) across 76 institutions of higher learning. Gcaleka says only R2 billion of the R5.1 billion used to improperly fund the students has so far been recovered. She revealed this during a briefing where she provided an update on an ongoing systemic investigation into alleged maladministration and governance failures at […]

todayAugust 18, 2026 35

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Manamela warns of unsustainable NSFAS accommodation costs

Higher Education Minister, Buti Manamela, says the funding crisis at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has taken a worrying turn, with student accommodation now costing more than tuition fees for funded students. He has warned that the trend is becoming financially unsustainable and could force government to make difficult decisions about who qualifies for accommodation support. Speaking in the National Council of Provinces on Thursday, Manamela revealed that […]

todayAugust 13, 2026 67

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New NSFAS administrator moves swiftly to engage institutions

  Newly appointed NSFAS administrator, Professor Hlengani Mathebula, has hit the ground running with plans already underway to hold introductory courtesy meetings with institutions and higher education representative bodies next month. Mathebula was appointed by Higher Education Minister, Buti Manamela, this week after placing the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration amid ongoing governance and operational challenges. His appointment comes at a critical time for the embattled scheme, […]

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TVET graduates demand jobs, say qualifications restrict them

Some TVET graduates in Tshwane took to the streets on Thursday, protesting a lack of job opportunities and accusing the Higher Education system of sidelining them, saying their qualifications limit their employment prospects. Scores of protesters gathered outside the Department of Higher Education and Training offices in Tshwane, where they handed over a memorandum outlining their grievances. The group says their qualifications largely restrict them to lecturing at TVET colleges, […]

todayMarch 26, 2026 344 31 2

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NSFAS dismisses viral R630,000 student payment claim

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has dismissed viral claims on social media that a student received a payment of more than R630,000, describing the allegation as false and misleading. In a statement, the scheme said preliminary investigations indicate that the image circulating online was manipulated and may have been generated using artificial intelligence (AI), with no connection to any legitimate NSFAS transaction. The incident has nonetheless reignited concerns […]

todayMarch 17, 2026 156 1

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Manamela optimistic about 2026 academic year

Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, says he is confident the 2026 academic year will be more stable, with ongoing monitoring to ensure the smooth functioning of institutions. He also acknowledged that challenges remain and said the department is working to close gaps and provide additional support to students to improve their overall learning experience. Crackdown on illegal private institutions Manamela further also confirmed that the department is […]

todayJanuary 22, 2026 59

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Breakthrough in provisional registration dispute at UFS

The University of the Free State and the student leadership have reached an agreement on the contentious issue of provisional registration. Both parties have agreed that provisional registration will be phased out over the next two years, rather than being abruptly discontinued. The university says the phased approach will allow it time to assess the risks students face and provide the necessary support. The institution was plunged into chaos last week […]

todayOctober 16, 2025 90