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NSFAS on the outcome of an investigation into direct payments

Image: Wikimedia Commons The National Student Financial Aid Scheme’s (NSFAS) woes continue. A recently concluded investigation into corruption and irregular procurement at the organisation has revealed major concerns with the issuing of a tender to four service providers, for direct payment to students. The official implicated is CEO Andile Nongogo. The NSFAS board received the Read more >

Another NSFAS debacle puts students’ futures at risk

By Kwazi Dlamini The tale of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and corruption is almost as old as time. Corruption at the entity has historically gone unchecked because its biggest victims individually do not have a voice – they are often underprivileged young people, particularly black people. The nonchalant attitude at NSFAS and Read more >