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Meet the students who NSFAS failed at DUT
Last Friday, Lindelani Myeza – a first year Durban University of Technology Management Sciences student – jumped to his death after allegedly receiving an...
Protesters in Durban say a NSFAS rejection drove a student to suicide – UPDATED
On Tuesday, NSFAS issued a statement saying Lindelani Myeza, who is widely believed to have committed suicide due to a rejection from the state's student...
#FeesMustFall: Why a NSFAS review is sensible
When #FeesMustFall protests first hit South Africa last year, writer MONAKO DIBETLE wasn't convinced they would have much of an effect. But he was...
“If you think NSFAS is hard to get, wait until you have to find...
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is reportedly seeking to recover an estimated R8-billion from beneficiaries defaulting on their student loans. Acording to...
No NSFAS? Don’t despair – here are five other ways to fund your studies
Furthering your education can be an intimidating journey filled with the anxiety of financial burdens. While the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) provides loans...
NSFAS students left in the lurch when it comes to work-placement accommodation
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) was designed to provide financial aid to needy students for tuition and accommodation. But NONDUMISHO KHOSA* found...
Everything you need to know about NSFAS 2015
For all its hitches, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is the answer to many matriculants' prayers, providing a way for those who...
NSFAS students protesting at Wits: “I’m really not feeling our freedom right nowâ€
Students reliant on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) are facing uncertainty about whether they will be able to register for study this...
No, Wits is not refusing registration to all NSFAS students
A provocative tweet sent by Sasco Wits, which claimed that Wits was refusing to allow students on NSFAS bursaries to study next year, caused...
NSFAS: A necessary struggle for many students
In many South African universities, tuition fees are high and continue to skyrocket on a yearly basis. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)...
All you need to know about South African university registration for 2023
On January 19, the national senior certificate results were released. Pupils across the country will find out what marks they have earned. Following that...
Student politics – same plot, new players
The anxiety was palpable. The air was thick with impatience. The winds of change blew furiously. I do not usually gamble, but if you...
Let’s get to work. Now is the time for democratic renewal and change.
This is a paper written by Shaeera Kalla and Shafee Verachia. It was presented at the Defend Our Democracy Campaign’s Launch of the Conference...
#Recap: Funding and registration issues affecting students
On February 23, finance minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the 2022 budget speech. The minister announced that they are allocating an R32.6 billion for financial...
The List: Opening dates for SA universities in 2022
On January 21, matric results will be released. Pupils across the country will find out what marks they have earned. Following that universities will...
YOUTH VOICE: Interview with Sihle Ma-Awu, employee of the YearBeyond Programme and tertiary student
Youth Capital releases an annual publication that combines data with young people’s lived stories to shift gears on youth unemployment. The 2021 publication, Unlock...
3 things from the 2021 Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement
On November 11, finance minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his maiden mid-term budget policy statement. This statement was delivered amidst deepening fiscal insecurity and austerity...
South Point workers to strike until demands are met
Since September 1, South Point staff have been on strike. Workers are demanding that the student accommodation company meet their demands before they return...
University protests lull – but funding issues persist
There seems to be a lull in student protest action across South Africa - but the issues that sparked this year’s protests persist. Many...
TVET colleges: here’s what you need to know
Usually conversations around higher education in South Africa are centered on universities. But technical vocational education and training (TVET) colleges are also an important...
