NSFAS disbursed R7.9 billion in allowances: The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) paid an advance of around R7.9 billion to cover March and April allowances for students at universities. Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. At-home medical assessments offered for those wary of Covid-19: A Gqeberha ambulance service is offering at-home health check-ups for anyone too afraid to visit the hospital for fear of contracting Covid-19. Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. PHOTOS: Snow Blankets … [Read more...] about NSFAS disbursed R7.9 billion in allowances – Gqeberha in the News
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NSFAS has disbursed R7.9 billion in allowances – Gqeberha in the News
NSFAS has disbursed R7.9 billion in allowances: The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) paid an advance of around R7.9 billion to cover March and April allowances for students at universities. Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Mammila: We've all failed Chippa: Chippa United team manager Morgan Mammila has admitted the club has failed the football fraternity and says Gavin Hunt knows what he has to do at the club. Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. We found the problem – Transnet: … [Read more...] about NSFAS has disbursed R7.9 billion in allowances – Gqeberha in the News
Academic activities remain suspended at two E Cape universities as students protest over NSFAS – Gqeberha in the News
Academic activities remain suspended at two E Cape universities as students protest over NSFAS: Activities have been halted at two Eastern Cape institutions of higher learning due to protests. The Walter Sisulu University has reported disruptions to the institution and damage to property, which ... Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Two bust with perlemoen in car: Two people were arrested in Gqeberha on Wednesday morning for the illegal possession of perlemoen. Police spokesperson Colonel … [Read more...] about Academic activities remain suspended at two E Cape universities as students protest over NSFAS – Gqeberha in the News
Uitenhage News: Unpaid Nsfas fees lead to lockdown
Unpaid Nsfas fees lead to lockdown: In total, eight campuses in Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Makhanda have been affected. The shutdown started at Heath Park in Port Elizabeth. Last Wednesday, students blocked campus gates in ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: Unpaid Nsfas fees lead to lockdown
Education halted by protests over unpaid NSFAS allowances – News from GroundUp
Education halted by protests over unpaid NSFAS allowances: Tertiary institutions across the country have experienced weeks of disruption. Some have resumed teaching. Source: GroundUp News. Constitutional Court to rule on compensation for domestic workers: Court asked to declare legislation excluding domestic workers from Compensation Fund unconstitutional Source: GroundUp News. Ethiopian shop owners in Diepsloot say police are stealing their goods and cash during raids: Police are … [Read more...] about Education halted by protests over unpaid NSFAS allowances – News from GroundUp
Uitenhage News: Education on numerous campuses halted by protests over unpaid Nsfas allowances
Education on numerous campuses halted by protests over unpaid Nsfas allowances: A student at Thanduxolo Campus in KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage, said last Thursday, “There are only empty chairs inside … Today we are supposed to be writing Test One. If you fail this test, school policy ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Education halted by protests over unpaid NSFAS allowances: A student at Thanduxolo Campus in KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage, said last Thursday, “There are only empty chairs inside … Today we … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: Education on numerous campuses halted by protests over unpaid Nsfas allowances
NSFAS puts contingency measures in place amid strike
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says the strike action set to get underway today will not affect applications for funding for next year. “The 2020 application cycle will not be affected by the planned strike. All applications are submitted online via smart phone, computer, NYDA centres, local libraries, GCIS Thusong centres, and the Department of Basic Education District Teacher Development Centres. “All the required business continuity and contingency plans are in place … [Read more...] about NSFAS puts contingency measures in place amid strike
Submit your NSFAS 2020 application now
Prospective students hoping to study through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) have been urged to take advantage of the NSFAS 2020 application roadshows to apply for funding. “NSFAS provides funding to applicants who come from poor and working-class families, therefore I would like make this plea and urge all those applicants who meet the NSFAS requirements to apply for funding before the closing date. It is imperative that we take all necessary steps in bringing government … [Read more...] about Submit your NSFAS 2020 application now
Grahamstown News: Students demand to know where their NSFAS allowances are
Students demand to know where their NSFAS allowances are: A week ago, a group of students protested outside the college’s Grahamstown campus for two days, burning rubbish outside the entrance. They demanded outstanding NSFAS allowances. The students ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Farm for Sale in Grahamstown Rural: This Natural Heritage Site would appeal to a botanist and nature lovers. A patch of evergreen temperate forest is attractive and has protected the homestead from fires in … [Read more...] about Grahamstown News: Students demand to know where their NSFAS allowances are
Mthatha News: WSU students boycott classes over Nsfas allowances
WSU students boycott classes over Nsfas allowances: Walter Sisulu University’s Mthatha campus remained closed on Friday morning as students agreed to embark on protest over distribution Nsfas allowances during a mass meeting on Thursday. Academic activ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Weather forecast forMthatha, Eastern Cape (South Africa): 12:00–18:00 Fair. 27° 0 mm Gentle breeze, 4 m/s from south 18:00–00:00 Partly cloudy. 21° 0 mm Gentle breeze, 4 m/s from south-southeast 00:00–06:00 … [Read more...] about Mthatha News: WSU students boycott classes over Nsfas allowances
More than 190 000 NSFAS applications submitted
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has called on all learners, who have not yet applied for 2019 financial aid, to submit their online applications before the closing date. Students have less than 30 days left to submit their 2019 funding applications. Applications will close officially on 30 November 2018. NSFAS Administrator Randall Carolissen said since the application cycle opened, the scheme has received 191 887 applications. This is more than double the applications in … [Read more...] about More than 190 000 NSFAS applications submitted
Corruption is bad even if you are a student
National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) must Recoup Monies Erroneously Paid to Graduates – Committee Chair. Ms September said this was an indication that systems of consultants tasked with distributing the funds must be in line with NSFAS’s, universities’ and the Department of Higher Education’s systems. The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, Ms Connie September, has expressed shock at media reports that students still got student aid funding … [Read more...] about Corruption is bad even if you are a student
University makes emergency funds available to NSFAS students
Nelson Mandela University remains resolute in its commitment to creating enabling conditions to ensure student access and success for all students, particularly those from poor and working class backgrounds. The University has welcomed, and supports Government's initiative to provide fee-free education to the poor and working class through the Department of Higher Education and Training's first year bursary, as well as on-going financial support to senior students through the National Student … [Read more...] about University makes emergency funds available to NSFAS students
Nelson Mandela University statement on student emergency financial support
Nelson Mandela University remains resolute in its commitment to creating enabling conditions to ensure access and success for students across the board and particularly those from poor and working class backgrounds. Following this afternoon’s meeting with the SRC, the University management resolved to: Provide emergency financial support for qualifying and NSFAS funded students – who are still waiting for the funds to flow from NSFAS – to enable them to purchase food and books. The … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela University statement on student emergency financial support
Mthatha news: What the accidental student millionaire bought with NSFAS money
What the accidental student millionaire bought with NSFAS money: JOHANNESBURG - While most university students struggle to pay back loans and look for food from caravans on the side of a road for a cheap price, one student from the Walter Sisulu University in Mthatha felt she hit the jackpot when R14.1-million was ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. South African slay queen mistakenly receives million funding – Takes her friends shopping, spends ,250 (N21.9Million): Student leader Sibongile … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: What the accidental student millionaire bought with NSFAS money
