The purpose of the visit is to monitor progress regarding the support National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is providing to higher education institutions in implementing the changes to student funding. This follows the announcement made by President Jacob Zuma in regards to free education.
Deputy Minister Manamela will be joined by the CEO of NSFAS Mr Steven Zwane.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Part one: Visit to Mangosuthu University of Technology
Date: 30 January 2018
Venue: Mangosuthu University of Technology, 511 Griffiths Mxenge Hwy, Umlazi, Durban, 4031
Time: 11h00
Part two: Visit to Durban University of Technology
Date: 30 January 2018
Venue: Durban University of Technology, 41/43 M L Sultan Rd, Greyville, Durban, 4001
Time: 14h00
Enquiries:
Matshepo Seedat
Cell: 082 679 9473
Phatisa Ntlonze
Cell: 078 144 5980
