It’s time to dismantle NSFAS — the scandal-plagued aid scheme is hurting SA students
Daily Maverick | 14.07.2026 05:17
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) was established to play a critical role in ensuring access to higher education for hundreds of thousands of South African students. However, serious governance failures, systemic maladministration and operational breakdowns have severely compromised the futures of marginalised students.
