The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board has welcomed and pledged support for new changes made in the Higher Education and Training Ministry.
This comes after the recent appointment of the Department’s Minister, Buti Manamela and his Deputy Minister Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube.
The scheme expressed confidence in the capabilities of Manamela and Dube-Ncube.
“The board is confident that Minister Manamela’s leadership will inspire ongoing progress and innovation within the sector, thereby promoting greater access and success for South Africa’s students. We look forward to collaborating closely with the Minister to advance accessible, high-quality higher education for all South Africans. Deputy Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube’s unwavering dedication will undoubtedly enhance the ministry’s efforts to support learners and institutions nationwide,” NSFAS said.
The appointments were announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa last week, following the removal of Dr Nobuhle Nkabane as Minister of the Department.
NSFAS emphasised its intention to continue supporting the Ministry to improve higher education access and quality across the country.
“NSFAS remains dedicated to supporting the ministry’s vision and government’s vision of transforming higher education through innovative funding solutions and inclusive policies. The board looks forward to collaborating with both the Minister and the Deputy Minister to further these important goals,” the scheme added.
The collaboration of NSFAS and the Department may be the key toward ensuring the seamless placement of students at higher education institutions as well as the payment of tuition fees, accommodation and personal allowances.
