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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 36

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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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SIU uncovers R8.3 million in irregular spending in Free State bursary scheme

Millions of rands intended to help young people access higher education in scarce skills fields were allegedly diverted to government officials, their relatives, foreign nationals and even deceased beneficiaries in a shocking bursary scandal uncovered by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU). The SIU says its investigation into the Free State Provincial Government’s bursary scheme exposed widespread maladministration, policy violations and irregular expenditure amounting to more than R8.3 million. The scheme […]

todayJune 2, 2026 260

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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, […]

todayMay 8, 2026 179 2

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Higher Education moves to stabilise NSFAS amid board resignations

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has moved to reassure students that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will continue operating without disruption, despite a wave of board resignations. In a statement released on Wednesday, the department said contingency measures are in place to ensure the scheme’s core mandate remains intact, including funding disbursements and operational functions. This follows the resignation of interim board chairperson, Dr Mugwena […]

todayApril 29, 2026 360

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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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NSFAS urges students to appeal unsuccessful applications

National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) CEO, Wassim Carrim, says students who do not meet academic progression requirements or financial eligibility criteria may lodge an appeal with the scheme. Carrim provided the update during a media briefing in Pretoria on Thursday. He says appeals may be granted on grounds such as medical conditions, traumatic events, or other circumstances that may have affected a student’s ability to complete their academic qualification. […]

todayMarch 5, 2026 43

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Students demand urgent intervention as accommodation crisis deepens

Students across the country continue to face mounting financial pressure just weeks into the 2026 academic year, with concerns ranging from delayed allowances to ongoing accommodation shortages. This has left scores of students battling to afford basic necessities such as food, transport and essential learning materials, placing their academic progress and well-being at serious risk. Olwethu Buthelezi, a chemical engineering student at the Durban University of Technology (DUT), has called […]

todayFebruary 23, 2026 186