Finance Minister to shed more light on funding free higher education
Finance Minister is expected to clarify all aspects of financing free higher education during the Budget Speech next week.
The significance of career guidance for high school learners
Students urged to sign loan agreement forms
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has urged students, who received funding, to sign their Loan Agreement Forms (LAFs) to avoid funding retraction.
National Student Financial Aid Scheme funds more than 2 million students
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has since 2013 funded more than two million students studying at South Africa’s public Universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges.
South African Qualifications Authority to name and shame fake certificates holders
The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) will register the names of holders of fake certificates on its website.
Education crucial to transformation
Education is the single most important element that can take South Africa forward, says Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe.
National Student Financial Aid Scheme receives 161 938 student applications
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has received a total 161 938 applications from students seeking funding for 2017 in universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges across the country.
Parly committee gives new NSFAS model the nod
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training says it is satisfied with the student-centred model introduced by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for funding applications.
Higher Education ready to take on 2017
Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande says the sector is ready for the 2017 academic year.
Department seeks dialogue to resolve TVET grievances
Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande has called on formations that represent students at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to engage with the department to resolve legitimate issues.