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Impact of NSFAS mismanagement on South African universities

Weekend Argus on Saturday

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July 12, 2025

THE dysfunction at the heart of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and various Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAS) has been the topic of many recent media articles. This focus is needed, as it directly affects the academic journey and future of South Africa's most vulnerable students.

- PROF. LINDA DU PLESSIS

However, the burden these failures place on the institutions tasked with delivering quality higher education namely, the public universities - continues to receive little or no acknowledgment.

For years, universities have had to carry the brunt of NSFAS mismanagement, often without any meaningful prior consultation or support. While Minister Nkabane and her department continue to promise reforms, universities remain on the receiving end of a crumbling system that is fast becoming unsustainable not just for students, but for the institutions themselves.

The NSFAS was designed to ensure that no student is denied access to higher education due to financial barriers. Yet, despite meticulous planning from universities, every academic year begins with chaos: delayed funding, defunding of students midyear, and tens of thousands of students left in accommodation limbo. These issues do not affect only the students - they cripple university operations.

Universities are not profit-driven institutions but operate as financially accountable public entities. The payment of municipal bills, maintenance of infrastructure, licences for an IT infrastructure to enable digital innovation, and the payment of salaries are but a few of the basic things that are expected of any well-managed institution.

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'Ramaphosa agreed to disband Political Killings Task Team'

SUSPENDED police minister Senzo Mchunu testified that he briefed President Cyril Ramaphosa about his decision to disband the Political Killing Task Team (PKTT) and added that the commander-in-chief was in agreement with it.

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3 mins

October 18, 2025

Weekend Argus on Saturday

Is Sea Point losing its soul to commercialisation?

RESIDENTS CONCERNED

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3 mins

October 18, 2025

Weekend Argus on Saturday

Integrity of judiciary under scrutiny

KWAZULU-NATAL'S police commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has ignited a firestorm of controversy this week as he made several high-profile requests to Parliament.

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3 mins

October 11, 2025

Weekend Argus on Saturday

Justice for Palestine, say SA activists

CEASEFIRE NOT ENOUGH

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2 mins

October 11, 2025

Weekend Argus on Saturday

Weekend Argus on Saturday

A cap, a coat, a remote control: Mthethwa's belongings given to widow

A CAP, a coat, and a remote control: these were the belongings handed to the widow of South Africa’s Ambassador to France, Nkosinathi “Nathi” Emmanuel Mthethwa, after his tragic death at an upmarket Paris hotel this week.

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1 mins

October 04, 2025

Weekend Argus on Saturday

Sale of CTICC still under review

THE future of the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) remains under review as the City of Cape Town explores the possible sale of its 72.7% shareholding in the landmark facility.

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2 mins

October 04, 2025

Weekend Argus on Saturday

Activists demand release of flotilla volunteers

PICKETS against the ongoing crisis in Palestine are a familiar sight, but yesterday, gatherings across South Africa focused on the detention of humanitarian volunteers captured by Israeli forces while en route to aid Gaza.

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4 mins

October 04, 2025

Weekend Argus on Saturday

End of Political Killings Task Team in focus

KZN National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head, Elaine Harrison said her office was never formally informed of the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), saying she would have objected to the decision because of the team’s good work.

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1 mins

September 27, 2025

Weekend Argus on Saturday

Dire impact of rogue parents on teachers

PARENTAL aggression has pushed already-stretched teachers past their limits, forcing many to leave the profession, and in some cases, the country.

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3 mins

September 27, 2025

Weekend Argus on Saturday

Alleged abuse of racehorses in spotlight

HORSERACING is a multi-million rand business in South Africa, but behind the glitz and glamour of racing events and the betting that goes with it, are the horses, whom the National Council of SPCA's (NSPCA) say are subject to abuse, illegal harnessing, including the racing of horses that are too young to race.

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3 mins

September 20, 2025

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