Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 Matters for Young Africans
For many university students, graduates and interns across Africa, the future can feel uncertain. Degrees are being completed, internships are...
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NSFAS Acting CEO Waseem Carrim Kicks Off Tenure on a Positive Note
By Zanele Makola According to acting NSFAS CEO Waseem Carrim, R48 billion has been allocated to institutions of higher learning...
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STUDENTS RAISE EYEBROWS OVER NSFAS’ 4% INCREASE
By Zanele Makola The rising cost of living in South Africa has prompted the Department of Higher Education and Training...
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WATCH: Private Student Accommodation Providers Accused of Overcharging Deposits
Private student accommodation providers are being accused of charging NSFAS-funded students excessive deposits and admin fees driven by 'greed.' Mcintosh...
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NSFAS Warns Landlords: No Extra Charges for Funded Students
NSFAS has warned private accommodation providers against demanding deposits or additional payments from funded students, stating that such practices violate...
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Students Threaten Protests Over NSFAS Housing Payment Deadlock
7,000 students risk eviction as R44 million dispute between financial aid scheme and landlords escalates The South African Union of...
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Student Housing Summit Aims to Tackle Critical Bed Shortage
Cape Town to host Africa’s largest student accommodation expo in April 2025 South Africa’s urgent student housing crisis, marked by...
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Omphile Mooketsi: Creating BLAQ.SA Clothing
In the world of fashion, there's a young and determined entrepreneur named Omphile Mooketsi. He's 26 years old and currently...
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Balancing Academics and social life
Tips for managing your time and staying focused while still enjoying yourself For many university students, balancing academics and social...
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Not Yet Uhuru – Higher Education in Crisis
Wits University students took the protest to the streets of Braamfontein Thursday 2 March 2023. This follows their picket over...
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