South Africa

College housing struggles, NSFAS woes force Free State students into dismal conditions

By Siyabonga Goni

South Africa

MPs demand accountability as NSFAS struggles with payments, backlogs and ICT failures

By Siyabonga Goni

South Africa

NSFAS fails to pay accommodation rent, opening window for landlords to evict students

By Siyabonga Goni

South Africa

TVET accommodation crisis: NSFAS disbursement errors lead to student evictions and financial chaos

By Siyabonga Goni

South Africa

Multiple funding crises open door to scammers as students await loan approvals and accommodation

By Siyabonga Goni

South Africa

Uncovering the truth: Nsfas's ghost students claim sparks controversy over accommodation payments

By Siyabonga Goni

South Africa

Starved for education – the harsh hunger crisis gripping SA university campuses

By Takudzwa Pongweni, Ernst Calitz and Estelle Ellis

South Africa

Student financial aid scheme appoints new acting CEO to turn around financial crisis

By Siyabonga Goni

South Africa

A lifeline with challenges: Experts discuss funding, disparities, and the future of NSFAS

By Lerato Mutsila

South Africa

The conflict in Ukraine, unpacking the true state of student aid, deep dive into right-wing politics and other events in civil society

By Lerato Mutsila

South Africa

Dig these digs — Australia, US varsities offer creative solutions to SA’s student housing crisis

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Op-eds

Shrinking budget leaves thousands of students with no pathway to higher education

By Aliya Chikte and Matshidiso Lencoasa