National Student Financial Aid Scheme
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Manamela’s digital bet: Can SA’s higher education system survive the revolution under way?
Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela says South Africa must urgently adapt its education and training system to artificial intelligence, automation and digital transformation…
Parliament probes Stellenbosch University as cracks in system show
While management at Stellenbosch University projected stability and excellence, students, auditors and internal oversight bodies warned of chronic debt, unsafe housing, National…
Durban university denies student jumped to his death over funding
The National Student Aid Scheme insisted it had fully funded his studies, despite suggestions to the contrary from student leaders
Public higher education institutions must shape up to serve national interests
A transformative approach is needed to improve management processes and teaching outcomes, making institutions more efficient and graduates more employable
How blockchain could end public sector fraud
The technology’s unalterable digital trail would reduce fiscal leaks and prevent large-scale corruption draining the public purse
Financial exclusion: A call for Fees Must Fall 2.0?
Protests over accommodation shortfalls have taken place at the University of Cape Town, Cape Peninsula University of Technology and Nelson Mandela University
NSFAS accommodation woes continue with landlords demanding ‘top-up’ fees
Students are appealing for intervention from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and the respective universities
‘I will not resign,’ says Nzimande on NSFAS board dissolution
The minister said detractors have celebrated the reputational damage to the student funding scheme, his department and the government.
Nzimande dissolves NSFAS board with immediate effect
The troubled student financial aid scheme will be placed under administration
Student fund’s payment system under scrutiny again
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has blamed the University of Johannesburg for a financial error that reduced student allowances
NSFAS calls on education institutions to act as the middleman for payments
The student financial aid scheme’s board has rejected calls by students demanding that their accommodation allowances be paid to them directly
NSFAS accommodation project is a ‘time bomb’ says Outa
The civil rights organisation says students have been asking it to intervene and warned if the crisis was not resolved fast, they would have no option but to protest
Auditor general breaks down damning NSFAS report for portfolio committee
The student aid scheme has in the past received qualified audit opinions, but most recently received an adverse opinion because of shambolic internal controls This content is…
SIU recovers R737 million as part of NSFAS investigation
The financial aid scheme did not take steps to ensure a settlement between the funds paid to higher education institutions and the allocation of those funds to students
Dreams deferred amid NSFAS disrepair
Access to the missing middle should be celebrated, but it is only one step in what looks to be a long journey for the higher education system This content is restricted to…