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NSFAS application deadline

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NSFAS application deadline extended to 15 February

By: Natasha Archary Image: Adobe Stock The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has extended the application deadline to 15 February 2024. Applications for the student financial aid were open from 21 November 2023, and were supposed to close on 31 January 2024, however the deadline was extended after consultation between the NSFAS board and the South African Union of Students (SAUS). NSFAS has received 1 745 226 applications so […]

today06/02/2024

NSFAS allowances

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2024 NSFAS allowances confirmed

By: Natasha Archary Image: NSFAS Twitter Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande has confirmed the 2024 National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) allowances. This year the living allowance is R16 500 for university students, broken down as follows: R3 045 for personal care per year R13 455 meal allowance per year TVET students will have an increase in their living allowance from R6 000 to R10 […]

today29/01/2024

Blade Nzimande

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Nzimande has unveiled a R3.8 billion new NSFAS funding model to finance the ‘missing middle’

Zuko Komisa Blade Nzimande /Twitter Nzimande has unveiled a R3.8 billion new NSFAS funding model to finance the 'missing middle' A new loan program for students who fall into the "missing middle"—those whose annual household income falls between R350 000 and R600 000—has been announced by Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande. Before this, students could only receive funding from NSFAS if their household income was less than R350 000 annually. […]

today16/01/2024

Nzimande vehemently denies wrongdoing

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Nzimande rubbishes reports he intends to increase uni fees

By: Natasha Archary Image: Blade Nzimande on X Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Prof Blade Nzimande has rubbished reports that he intends to increase university fees for the 2024 academic year. Nzimande says the information that is being circulated is false and ill-informed, and stresses that as Minister he has no role in determining fees at universities. "In accordance with the Higher Education Act 101 of 1997, the […]

today12/01/2024

Nzimande vehemently denies wrongdoing

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Nzimande vehemently denies wrongdoing and refutes allegations of kickbacks at NSFAS

By: Natasha Archary Image: Blade Nzimande on X Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande has vehemently denied any wrongdoing on his part and refuted allegations of kickbacks at NSFAS. Addressing media on Monday, 08 January amid mounting calls for action to be taken against him and the Chairperson of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Chairperson, Ernest Khoza, Nzimande says the report by the Organisation […]

today09/01/2024

NSFAS corruption allegations

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Steenhuisen calls for action against Nzimande over NSFAS corruption allegations

By: Natasha Archary Image: John Steenhuisen on X Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has called for action to be taken against Minister of Higher Education and Training, Blade Nzimande following allegations of corruption at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). On 04 January, the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) called for the resignation of Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande and National Student Financial Aid Scheme […]

today08/01/2024

NSFAS allowances

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OUTA calls for resignation of Blade Nzimande and NSFAS Chairperson over bombshell corruption allegations

By: Natasha Archary Image: NSFAS Twitter The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has called for the resignation of Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande and National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Chairperson, Ernest Khoza. This after the organisation obtained audio recordings allegedly implicating both Nzimande, Khoza and others in shady dealings including corruption and the mismanagement of funds at the student scheme. In a bombshell report, OUTA […]

today05/01/2024

Blade Nzimande

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Court orders Nzimande to retract placement of UNISA under administration

Zuko Komisa Blade Nzimande /Twitter Court orders Nzimande to retract placement of UNISA under administration. Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande has been barred from placing Unisa under administration by the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. Following an urgent application by Unisa's council, the high court issued its decision on Friday morning. The court ordered Nzimande to retract his notice of intention to place the institution under […]

today06/10/2023

NSFAS allowances

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NSFAS allowances for 2023 have increased

By: Natasha Archary Higher Education Minister, Blade Nzimande has announced an across-the-board increase in NSFAS allowances for students in 2023. Breaking down the university student allocations earlier this week, Nzimande shared that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) fund has a projected R47.6 billion this year. "Let me indicate that our living allowance increment across the board will be R1650 per month, which is a 10% as compared to […]

today01/02/2023

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