April 12
South Africa: Nzimande Dissolves NSFAS Board
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande, has dissolved the board of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and placed it under… Read more »
April 08
South Africa: School Closures Following Weather Warning
Schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg Education Districts, and the Helderberg basin area in the Western Cape have been closed on Monday due to the severe storm warnings for… Read more »
March 26
South Africa: Higher Education Deregisters Four Private Institutions
The Department of Higher Education and Training has cancelled the registration of four Educor institutions after failing to submit proof of their financial viability to the… Read more »
March 17
South Africa: Dr Phil Mjwara Takes a Bow As Director-General of Science and Innovation
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande has announced the retirement of Dr Phil Mjwara, the country's longest-serving Director-General, from his… Read more »
March 14
South Africa: Concern Over Learner Dropouts and Repetition
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern over the persistently high rates of learner dropouts and repetition urging stakeholders within the education sector to intensify… Read more »
March 11
South Africa: Almost All Universities Pay Nsfas February Allowances
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has commended the cooperation from all universities and Student Representative Councils (SRCs) who ensured that the February… Read more »
March 01
Africa: African Academic Sector Preps for 40th Aeaa Conference
Umalusi CEO Dr Mafu Rakometsi says the EXCO of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA) is satisfied with the progress made in preparation of the hosting of the… Read more »
February 26
South Africa: Unsuccessful Nsfas Applicants Urged to Lodge an Appeal
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has encouraged students whose application for financial aid has been rejected or withdrawn, to lodge an appeal with the scheme. Read more »
February 07
South Africa: Nzimande Approves NSFAS Eligibility Criteria for Financial Aid
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has approved the proposed 2024 National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) eligibility criteria and… Read more »
February 05
South Africa: W Cape Second Chance Matric Programme Registration Closes On Friday
The Western Cape Education Department has encouraged all learners, who want to register for the Second Chance Matric Support Programme, to do so before the closing date of 9… Read more »
January 24
South Africa: Over One Million Nsfas Bursary Applications Received
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has received 1 545 822 applications for the 2024 academic year as of 21 January, with additional applications expected before the… Read more »
January 22
South Africa: Education Is the Most Powerful Weapon Against Poverty, Says President Ramaphosa
As the nation commemorates three decades of democracy this year, President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the accomplishments of the class of 2023 matriculants, saying their success… Read more »
January 02
South Africa: NSFAS Committed to Settling Outstanding Disbursements
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it is determined to conclude all outstanding 2023 disbursements by 15 January 2024, in consultation with the affected… Read more »
December 19, 2023
South Africa: Nrf Increases Funding for Postdoctoral Fellows
The National Research Foundation (NRF) announced on Tuesday its decision to increase the annual value of grants awarded to postdoctoral fellows. Read more »
December 03, 2023
South Africa: Matric Final Exams Enter Last Week
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says the department has done all it can to ensure that the final matric examinations for this year go smoothly. Read more »
November 22, 2023
South Africa: Student Aid Scheme Opens Bursary Applications for 2024 Academic Year
Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has urged all learners who wish to enter the post-school system and students, who do not have financial assistance to… Read more »
October 31, 2023
South Africa: First Day of Matric Exams Goes Well in Gauteng
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane is pleased that the first day of the 2023 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, which began on Monday, went well in the province. Read more »
October 30, 2023
South Africa: Class of 2023 Sit for Their First Paper
With the start of the National Senior Certificate examinations today, Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has expressed confidence in the work done by the Department… Read more »
October 29, 2023
South Africa: All Systems Go for Matric Exams On Monday
Over 717 377 matriculants are expected to sit for their final examinations across 6 898 centres on Monday, as the 2023 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations get underway. Read more »
October 24, 2023
South Africa: Prasa Launches Accommodation to House NSFAS Students
A total of 3 200 eligible beneficiaries of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) are set to benefit from the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)'s development… Read more »
South Africa: Premier Calls for Faster Assessment of Rain-Damaged Schools in KZN
Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube says the provincial Education Department must speed up its assessment of schools that were damaged by the recent heavy rains, which battered most… Read more »
October 18, 2023
South Africa: Board of Student Funding Body Adopts Recommendations of Report Into CEO
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board has adopted the recommendations of the report into allegations on the appointment of direct payment service providers and… Read more »
September 27, 2023
South Africa: Over 20 Schools in Western Cape Closed After Severe Storm
A total of 21 schools affected by the Western Cape storms have been forced to close due to infrastructure and road damages blocking access to schools' premises. Read more »
September 20, 2023
South Africa: NSFAS Collaborates With Government Agencies to Identify Unqualifying Students
Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, says the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will continue its collaborative work with other government… Read more »
South Africa: Nsfas Makes Headway in Direct Payment Solution
Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, says the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has made strides in the implementation of its Student-Centred… Read more »