Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

NSFAS briefs parliament

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The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has met with the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to get an update on the funding of students at universities and TVET colleges for the 2024 academic year and progress in resolving student appeals. The committee also got an update on the implementation of the Werksmans recommendations report. Phemelo speaks to the Chairperson for the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Tebogo Letsie.
21 Aug 2024 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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