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Higher Education Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to launch an investigation into the National Skills Fund (NSF).

NSFAS is taking further steps to combat financial mismanagement. Its latest move may see the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) fully take over its Close-Out project, covering several academic years.

Thousands of unemployed youth applied for Phase 5 of the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI), a programme aimed at creating over 200,000 temporary teaching assistant jobs at schools across South Africa.

NSFAS wants to ensure public funds are used effectively. This will see the scheme employ a new strategy.

NSFAS has faced significant criticism regarding its expensive Cape Town lease. Steps are being taken which would allow the scheme to move out of the premises.

Several thousand young people applied for teaching assistant jobs. The DBE has revealed when shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews.

Applications for teaching assistant positions are now closed. Youth who applied for roles in Phase 5 of the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI) are encouraged to prepare the documents required to finalise their appointments.

Although the 2025 academic year is nearly halfway through, more than 12,000 university students are still uncertain about their funding status from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

Each year, over one million South African students benefit from NSFAS funding, which covers tuition, registration, and essential study-related costs.

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) is under pressure to boost efficiency and curb fraud in its 2025/26 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).

Over a million South African students depend on NSFAS for funding, including monthly allowances. Here's what to expect for June 2025 payments.

NSFAS spends billions funding students across South Africa. Yet, it's now been revealed the scheme owes institutions over R11.6 billion.

Millions of people are set to receive SRD grant payments in June 2025. If you're one of them and need to change your payment method, the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) lets you update your banking details online.

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call to equip South Africans with future-proofed skills has not gone unanswered as the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) has made a firm commitment to address the country’s skills gap through its investment in the SEIFSA Training Centre (STC).

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has raised alarm over the termination of student accommodation contracts with unaccredited providers during the academic term.

Millions of South Africans are set to receive Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant payments in May 2025. If you previously cancelled your application but now need financial support, you can reinstate your SRD grant application through a simple online process.

The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant remains the only financial assistance available to unemployed individuals in South Africa. However, if your circumstances have improved or you no longer meet the eligibility requirements, you can choose to cancel your SRD grant application for May 2025.

NSFAS has officially opened Trimester 2 funding applications for students enrolled at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges.

Millions of unemployed South Africans depend on social assistance. The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) offers the R370 grant as temporary relief for those with no income.

Thousands of students rely on NSFAS funding to pay for accommodation costs while they study. The financial aid scheme conceded that it was unprepared to take over the management of accommodation.