Police probe circumstances of DUT student death
A DUT student died after falling from the Steve Biko campus building in Durban, with police now investigating the circumstances of his death.
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Accommodation providers urged to stop demanding deposit from NSFAS funded students
NSFAS explained that where the NSFAS-funded student chooses to continue occupying the leased premises, notwithstanding being defunded by NSFAS, the student will be liable for payment of rent to the lessor from the date of being defunded.
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Details about NSFAS funding applications for 2025 revealed: Here’s everything you must know
NSFAS applications for the 2025 academic year open on 20 September. Here’s everything you need to know about applying and eligibility requirements.
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SCA upholds NSFAS appeal in postgraduate LLB student funding saga
The Supreme Court of Appeals recently ruled in favour of NSFAS, affirming the decision to exclude postgraduate LLB student funding.
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NSFAS board dissolved: Here’s what it means for student aid in 2024
The NSFAS board has been dissolved by Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande. Discover what this means for student aid in 2024
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Watch: Students crowd Cape Town TVET College for shelter amid NSFAS crisis [video]
This Cape Town TVET College became a shelter for stranded students amid the ongoing NSFAS accommodation crisis.
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Will NSFAS be discontinued if ANC loses the elections? – Here are the facts
The fate of NSFAS amidst South African political dynamics is a topic of much debate as the country approaches election day. We delve into the facts and statements from political leaders.
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NSFAS budget cuts could leave more than 87 000 students without funding in 2024
More than 87 000 NSFAS-funded university students are at risk of not being funded next year following projected budget cuts from Treasury.
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NSFAS opens bursary applications for the 2024 academic year
The NSFAS application season, which opened on 21 November 2023, will close on 31 January 2024.
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Sibongile Mani sentence overturned: NSFAS misappropriation appeal successful
Sibongile Mani’s direct five-year jail sentence for NSFAS funds misuse was overturned in favor of a suspended sentence.
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Andile Nongogo NSFAS days are over: Axed CEO under fire for multi-billion rand payments scandal
Andile Nongogo has been fired as the CEO of NSFAS over a R47-billion payments scandal linked to irregularities student allowance tenders.
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2023 Wits shutdown: NSFAS intervenes in student accommodation crisis
This follows countrywide protests by students at various institutions of higher learning against a new accommodation cap of R45 000 per annum.
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2023 NSFAS applications reopen with stern warning for fraudsters
Nzimande welcomed the proclamation signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa to allow the SIU to investigate maladministration and fraud at NSFAS.
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2022 NSFAS: R47.3bn earmarked to assist 691 432 students
Of the approved applicants, 462 983 were female and 227 072 being male.
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Sibongile Mani: NSFAS ‘thief’ sentenced to five years in jail
Sibongile Mani will have five years to contemplate her actions.
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NSFAS funding eligibility: Here’s what you need to know
NSFAS has received 906 429 applications during the 2022 application period.
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NSFAS online application: A complete guide
NSFAS applications do not have to be stressful. Here is a complete guide on how to apply
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VUT protests: Students clash with police at Vaal campus [video]
#VUT students have clashed with police in riots over NSFAS’ reported failure to pay food allowances.