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NSFAS facing shortfall on funding for new academic year – Nzimande
Minister of higher education Blade Nzimande on Monday announced that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) was facing a shortfall on its funding for 2021 which is why it has been unable to confirm funding for new university students.
Nzimande was speaking during a briefing on funding decisions for 2021 prospective students in the post-school education and training sector...
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