Johnathan Paoli
THE Minister of Higher Education and Training, Blade Nzimande, has responded to the growing problems surrounding the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) direct payment system, by giving the Nsfas Board until the end of August to inform him of their proposed plan in rectifying the challenges.
This follows on the growing protest action of students, as well as several scandals that have rocked the scheme and specifically its CEO Andile Nongogo, who was placed on a special leave following corruption allegations surrounding his tenure at the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Sseta).
Students are still battling to access Nsfas funds and accusations of corruption and maladministration in the awarding of funds are flying thick and fast, but the Minister has remained steadfast in his defence of the payment system.
“Notwithstanding the current challenges, the Minister is of the view that the direct payment solution is a
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