NSFAS accommodation cap has ‘unintended consequences’, Manamela admits

Author: Marvin CharlesPublished on: August 31, 2026Country: South Africa

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NSFAS accommodation cap has ‘unintended consequences’, Manamela admits

Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande acknowledged that the NSFAS accommodation cap has led to unintended consequences for students. Manamela stated that this measure, although implemented for budgetary reasons, has negatively impacted access to education for some students. He also emphasized the need for a reevaluation of this policy to better support students' housing needs.

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