NSFAS under fire

MINISTER of Finance Enoch Godongwana has strongly criticised the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), saying that if it were up to him, he would even close the institution tomorrow with his "eyes closed.”

- MTHOBISI NOZULELA

Godongwana’s comments come as the financial aid scheme continues to face reports of mismanagement, said to have severely affected its ability to effectively distribute funds to students.

The minister said that NSFAS has become an unnecessary intermediary, as universities are capable of managing student funding directly.

“If I had the option to close the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, I would do it with my eyes closed. It will be gone tomorrow.” Godongwana said.