The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is still reviewing funding applications for the 2025 academic year, despite the application period closing more than six months ago and the academic year already reaching its halfway point. Thousands of students remain in limbo, waiting for clarity on whether they will receive financial support. According to NSFAS, … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has confirmed the grant payment dates and amounts for June 2025. Millions of individuals and families across the country rely on these social grants to cover basic needs like food, healthcare, and transportation. Here’s everything you need to know about Sassa grants, including payment dates, confirmed amounts, and … Read more
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has confirmed that the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant will continue until 31 March 2026, marking a significant commitment by the South African government to support the country’s most financially vulnerable. This was his third Budget Speech and second delivered address, and it comes amid economic uncertainty and pressure on … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has confirmed that SRD grant payments for approved beneficiaries will be processed between 23 May and 28 May 2025. These R370 grant payments are issued during the last week of the month, after all eligibility checks have been completed. When Will the SRD Grant Be Paid in May … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has issued a strong warning to the public about a surge in fake job advertisements falsely claiming to offer employment opportunities at the agency. These scams often appear on unverified websites or social media platforms, luring job seekers with promises of high-paying positions and requesting personal information or … Read more
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has officially confirmed how TVET college students will receive their allowance payments in 2025, including those due in June 2025. Following recent reforms to improve efficiency and reduce delays, NSFAS is maintaining its direct payment model using students’ personal bank accounts. This development is part of NSFAS’s broader … Read more
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has joined forces with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) in a bid to nullify its controversial lease agreement for the scheme’s Cape Town head office, which costs taxpayers a staggering R2.5 million per month. The joint application was submitted to the Special Tribunal by 30 April 2025, as … Read more
The University of South Africa (Unisa) has officially confirmed its NSFAS allowance payment plan for the first six months of 2025, providing clarity to thousands of students eager to know how much support they’ll receive this academic year. This announcement follows the Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane’s confirmation of a 4% increase in NSFAS allowances. … Read more
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has not yet made funding decisions for 12,800 university students for the 2025 academic year, raising concerns about whether these students will receive financial support for tuition, registration, and monthly allowances. According to NSFAS, the students’ registration data was submitted by universities, but the students had applied during … Read more
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has revealed that it owes South African universities and TVET colleges more than R11.6 billion, covering academic years between 2017 and 2023. This information was disclosed in response to a Parliamentary question directed to the Minister of Higher Education, with data compiled by NSFAS CEO Wassim Carrim. Breakdown … Read more