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

12 hours ago

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

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

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

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

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

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

Countries

WATCH | NSFAS vows to fix payment delays, accommodation challenges

Cape Town — The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it is pulling out all the stops to... Read more

7 Aug, 2024

Countries

Ineligible NSFAS students must pay back R112 million

Cape Town – More than 400 students who incorrectly received funds through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)... Read more

19 Jul, 2024