Students’ registration in limbo as NSFAS crisis continues
The problems at NSFAS are having a ripple effect on student registration this year.
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Alternative SONA reflects a nation far from the president’s fictions
The alternative state of the nation address by activists in Cape Town paints a picture of deepening poverty and inequalities.
2023: The wrap
A summary of stories reported by Elitsha this year.
Nsfas finally opens for 2024 applications
With the December holidays just around the corner, Nsfas has opened for 2024 bursary applications but students say it is too late.
Walter Sisulu University students arrested for demanding payment of allowances
With only a week before final examinations, students at WSU are fighting for their October meal allowances from Nsfas.
Nsfas students endure delayed payments and high bank fees
While students are preparing for year-end exams, Nsfas beneficiaries say their problems have not been addressed.
Hungry Western Cape students march against Nsfas while CEO is put on leave
An investigative report, compiled by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa), found that of the 20 mandatory requirements for financial service providers, the four appointed by Nsfas to disburse funds only met five.
CPUT shuts down after protest
Some students were still digging in their heels and refusing to vacate the university residences by 16h00 on Friday, arguing that an eviction order would be required to make them go.
Wits students protest against financial exclusion
The students dismissed reports of intimidation, looting and damage to property linked to the protest as only meant to silence and discredit their struggle for education.
University workers demand insourcing and better working conditions
Led by Giwusa, workers at university residences in major cities in South Africa have gone strike
Financial strain leads university students to take risks
The costs of getting a university education comes at higher cost for female students from poor backgrounds, no less if they are on NSFAS bursaries.
Fort Hare SRC blames NSFAS on delayed student payment
Thousands of students from three Eastern Cape universities may not receive payments from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) this year. According to a report released by NSFAS, this is due to the fact that some students didn’t sign their agreement forms for funding.
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