NSFAS R5.1bn scandal deepens as Parliament demands action

• The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) improperly funded over 40,000 students at an estimated cost of R5.1 billion.
• The improper funding was due to inadequate means testing and failure to submit parents' details, with some applicants admitting they did not qualify for the funding.
• Parliament has demanded accountability from NSFAS, calling it 'astronomical' and stating that the weaknesses have real consequences for students, particularly those from poor and vulnerable households.