While acknowledging Nongogo’s leave of absence due to allegations connected to the new payment system, Minister Blade Nzimande reiterated his endorsement of the initiative.

Based on reports by NSFAS, students at four universities have been left homeless due to unaffordable housing. Minister Blade Nzimande stated that billions were put into infrastructure projects in 26 South African universities to enhance and expand housing facilities across the nation.

Universities South Africa (USAf) has warned that new financial aid rules for students pose threat to universities finances.

Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande has notified the embattled UNISA about his intention to place the institution under administration.

Following days of demonstrations, more students took to the streets on Wednesday to hand over a Memorandum of demands.

Higher Education Minister Dr Blade Nzimande says there’s more to UNISA than the current challenges as it celebrates 150 years.

UNISA has been making headlines for the wrong reasons lately. Would placing the institution under administration help?

Cope and FreedomFront Plus calls on the minister to act against those found to have contributed to the near collapse of the institution.

“What we cannot afford is to have UNISA being mismanaged to the detriment of the entire education sector.”- SADTU

The five men accused of killing University of Fort Hare transport manager and the VC’s bodyguard appeared in court this week.

Tala advises all first-year students to contact tutors and academic advisors to assist them in drawing out study rosters.

NSFAS-funded students will receive virtual or physical cards for bank transactions, said Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande.

In 2023, students funded by the NSFAS will get R1650 monthly allowance. Other allowances have been increased too, find out more here..

Minister Blade Nzimande warns students and parents against fly-by-night colleges.

Minister Blade Nzimande revealed that there are around 35 000 students who are allegedly defrauding NSFAS and the SIU is investigating.

A media report claimed Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande tried hiding the disappearance of milions of rands in his department

Minister Nzimande says his Department is steadfast to deal with maladministration and corruption at the National Skills Fund (NSF)

Dr Blade Nzimande, the Minister of the Department of Higher Education introduces an NSFAS Mastercard for 2023 beneficiaries

Blade Nzimande has warned the SACP against contesting the 2024 elections on their own and the impact of the party divorcing the ANC.

Minister Blade Nzimande said that his department and SASSA will be investigating how some students qualified for NSFAS funding.

The Department of Higher Education, Science and Innovation’s goal is to train and employ 30 000 artisans per annum by 2030.

Minister Blade Nzimande says the Higher Education, Science and Innovation Department is working on a new funding model.

Minsiter of Higher Education Blade Nzimande revealed that NSFAS will receive a whopping R49 billion for the current financial year.

The ANC, and Blade Nzimande in particular, have been forced into an embarrassing climb-down from their position on Afrikaans.

SACP General Secretary Blade Nzimande says while they do not support wars, Russia’s invasion in Ukraine is justifiable