Countries

NSFAS under fire as audit finds funds paid to 822 dead students

Johannesburg – An audit of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has reportedly uncovered serious governance and financial... Read more

30 Mar

Countries

80% of NSFAS students are first years

About 80% of the students funded by the National Student Financial Aid (NSFAS) scheme between 2019 and 2024 were first... Read more

13 Feb

Countries

‘I feared for my family’s safety!’ – NSFAS chair resigns over threats, racism and intimidation claims

Cape Town – National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) board chairperson Dr Karen Stander has resigned with immediate effect,... Read more

4 Nov, 2025

Countries

No money, no degree: SA students face registration clampdown

Cape Town – South Africa’s higher education sector is facing a financial crisis as universities struggle to manage escalating... Read more

21 Oct, 2025

Countries

Students march over unpaid NSFAS fees

Students from Ekurhuleni West TVET College protested on Tuesday over unpaid NSFAS payments. Photo: Kimberly Mutandiro By Kimberly Mutandiro... Read more

31 Jul, 2025

Countries

Fake news alert: NSFAS portal ‘never closed’

Cape Town – The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) has dismissed a false message circulating on social media... Read more

8 May, 2025

Business

SIU has recovered more than R2bn in irrregular funds for NSFAS

Cape Town — The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) revealed that it recovered more than R2 billion on behalf of... Read more

15 Feb, 2025

Countries

PSHA urges NSFAS to settle R44m debt ahead of 2025 academic year

Cape Town — The Private Student Housing Association (PHSA) has warned that students may not be able to return... Read more

23 Jan, 2025

Countries

Wits, UFS return more than R800m to SIU in outstanding NSFAS funds

Cape Town — The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) revealed that Wits University and the University of Free State (UFS)... Read more

7 Dec, 2024

Companies

NSFAS all set to start student loan applications process

Online applications for study loans through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) are expected to open on Friday,... Read more

19 Sep, 2024