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Nsfas Delays Leave Students Stuck | Johannesburg News
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- Jul 16, 2026
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Summary
Second semester’s about to start, but for many students, it’s still a waiting game—some can’t even register without Nsfas funding. The Deputy Higher Education Minister, Yusuf Cassim, is pushing for answers after meetings with Nsfas officials, who admit they’re still scrambling to finalize a funding proposal due to a shortfall. Meanwhile, GAP investigations—critical for verifying student eligibility—are dragging on for months, leaving thousands in limbo. Nsfas says they’ve completed checks for over 2,000 students and are fast-tracking cases from Unisa and Nelson Mandela University. And don’t forget the cash crunch: Cassim specifically called out Unisa for delayed personal care allowances, with Nsfas promising to look into fixing the payments. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ad34f32ffc8c09ae