Articles about NSFAS

NSFAS promises ‘simplified’ online application process

The financial aid scheme for students defers the launch of the 2025 online application process to Friday, 20 September.

Parliament orders forensic probe of NSFAS IT systems

Administrator Freeman Nomvalo acknowledges the National Student Financial Aid Scheme does not possess credible student data and is vulnerable to cyber attacks.

NSFAS not backing down from legal tussle with fintech partner

The financial aid scheme confirms its appeal against the judgement interdicting it from terminating the contract with student allowances provider eZaga Holdings.

NSFAS eyes funds recovery as weak controls flagged

Inadequate controls at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme resulted in irregular payments, says the Special Investigating Unit.

New twist in NSFAS, fintech provider debacle

eZaga draws first blood in the legal quarrel with the National Student Financial Aid Scheme to get its contract reinstated.

Court dismisses Ezaga’s bid to interdict NSFAS

The court rules there is no urgency to the application, while the application to review and set aside its contract is being finalised.

NSFAS initiates process to sever ties with fintech partners

The NSFAS administrator reveals filing of court papers to terminate the contracts with direct payment service providers, following irregular appointment processes.

NSFAS board booted after ‘serious’ IT systems failures

Minister Dr Blade Nzimande lashes out at the former NSFAS board for failing to act on improperly awarded student allowance contracts.

NSFAS board dissolved as unpaid allowances debacle unravels

Minister Dr Blade Nzimande dissolves the board with immediate effect, as students threaten national shutdown over non-payment of allowances.

NSFAS opens online applications for ‘missing middle’

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme kicks-off online applications for its loan scheme for “missing middle” learners.

‘Missing middle’ scheme boost for NSFAS IT systems revival

Minister Dr Blade Nzimande commits to funds to revive NSFAS ICT systems, as phase one of loan system for missing middle funding gets go ahead.

Nzimande slams corruption claims in NSFAS saga

Minister Blade Nzimande denies receiving kickbacks from NSFAS-contracted fintech.