Education activist Hendrick Makaneta says students suffer most from delays in National Student Financial Aid Scheme allowances. He calls for urgent resolution of outstanding cases by NSFAS and the Higher Education Department.
Hendrick Makaneta stated that verification processes must protect public funds without harming students' education and future prospects.
Makaneta urged NSFAS and the department to conclude all outstanding funding investigations without delay. He noted the intervention by the Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training to resolve cases urgently.
“For thousands of students, NSFAS funding determines whether they can remain registered and meet their daily living expenses,” Makaneta said. “Delays of this magnitude are not merely administrative shortcomings. They have real consequences that threaten the ability of students to complete their studies.”