D-Day for NSFAS, yet no answers
15 January 2024
Note to editors: Please find attached soundbite by Chantel King MP
During the DA’s engagement with NSFAS today at their head office in Cape Town, acting CEO Masile Ramorwesi was unable to provide an update on today’s deadline for the distribution of all outstanding 2023 funding. NSFAS officials could also not provide the number of students who have successfully applied for 2024 funding. Pics here, here, here, here and here.
The Minister of Higher Education, Dr Blade Nzimande, also failed to give an update on this during a media briefing yesterday, nor did he give an update on the 10% NSFAS shortfall for 2024 that will see more than 87 000 students left behind, as well as where funding will be sourced to cover the shortfall.
NSFAS was also not able to address our concerns regarding student accommodation.