The financial support to poor students, is one of the major priorities of the Department of Higher Education and Training. In this regard, the NSFAS plays a pivotal role in offering students the opportunity to pursue their careers. It is for this reason that the Department has disbursed billions of rands to ensure student access to the scheme.
The Minister for Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande, invites the media to the historic unveiling of the NSFAS Annual Report. The Minister will also address issues pertaining to the turn-around strategy for the NSFAS.
The press conference will take place as follows:
Date: Monday, 10 October 2011
Time: 11h00
Venue: Vice Chancellor’s Wing
Conference Room D
University of Johannesburg
Auckland Park Campus (c/o Kingsway and University Roads)
Enquiries:
Muzi Khumalo
Tel: (012) 312 2054
Cell: 072 288 5340
Email: khumalo.m@dhet.gov.za
Lwando Mahlasela
Cell: 071 589 8632
Email: mahlasela.l@dhet.gov.za
Minister Blade Nzimande unveils Annual Report of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)
