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Top storyHigh Court Orders Reinstatement of NSFAS Board Members
The Pretoria High Court has ruled that higher education minister Buti Manamela’s decision to replace the dissolved NSFAS board with Professor Hlengani Mathebula as administrator was irrational. The co…

NSFAS faces legal and funding challenges in 2026
More than 53,000 students applied for NSFAS missing-middle loans in 2026, but only 3,102 were deemed eligible. The low eligibility rate highlights ongoing difficulties in processing applications and a…

NSFAS approves fewer student loans than expected in 2026
Only 3,102 students out of over 53,000 who applied for NSFAS missing-middle loans in 2026 received approval. The low approval rate has sparked concerns about the government's ability to support financ…