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SA student’s NSFAS stipend reflects early, leaving Mzansi questioning the amount
Public Protector finds NSFAS improperly funded over 40,000 students with R5.1 billion, SA fumes
The Public Protector has found that NSFAS improperly funded over 40,000 students with R5.1 billion, sparking frustrated comments from social media users.
NSFAS lays criminal charges against former board member who stole 10 student laptops
NSFAS has opened criminal charges against a former board member who has been accused of stealing 10 laptops that were meant for Eastern Cape learners.
"Sad": UJ student panics over missing last exam after being locked in res amid protests, SA moved
A viral video shows a UJ student crying after Thrive accommodation management allegedly locked the gates during protests, while she needed to write her final exam.
"Deny her access": SA tells woman abandoned at 6 to forgive her mother but keep the door shut
A South African woman shares her painful story of abandonment by her mother and the struggle to build her life alone, moving many in Mzansi to empathise.
NSFAS vs accommodation providers: Financial scheme defends itself from claims
NSFAS defends against claims of payment delays by Kroonstad accommodation providers, highlighting challenges faced by landlords amid ongoing financial struggles.
"What a responsible young man": Student uses his last NSFAS to make a big boy purchase, SA moved
A young student shared a TikTok video of himself excited for buying himself a fridge worth R3000 using his NSFAS allowance, moving many social media users.
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"Blame them": Gent gets SA riled up about youth unemployment crisis with old clip of Blade Nzimande
A man shared an old clip of politician Blade Nzimande discussing unemployment and sparked heated debate about who's to blame for South Africa's job crisis.
NSFAS overhauls accommodation support, cuts out middleman for 2026 students
NSFAS introduces a new accommodation system for 2026, paying providers directly, amid backlash over previous student funding issues and access complications.
"You can see all the code": 2 Brothers discover NSFAS website's major security flaw
Two brothers uncovered a major security flaw in the NSFAS website, exposing student and administrator data. Learn how they discovered the vulnerability.
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