🚨 SPU students protest unpaid NSFAS funds 💥 🎓 Sol Plaatje University students in Kimberley are protesting over the non-payment of National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funds. Students say they have not received their allowances, study and book fees, while some have also not received their accommodation funds. 👮‍♂️ Police fired rubber bullets at students who were throwing stones. It is believed that a police vehicle was damaged during the unrest. 🔄 This is a developing story 🎥 VIDEO

15K views · 299 reactions | Ms Nomkhosi Hlatshwayo, a National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) beneficiary and current intern at the Department of Higher Education and Training, shared her experience with SABC News journalist on the sidelines of the NSFAS Application Blitz held at Grace Bible Church in Pimville, Soweto. #APPLYNOW #NSFAS2025 #NSFAS2025Applications | DHET | Facebook

During his visit at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Offices in Cape Town, Deputy Minister Buti Manamela highlighted that they have a formal assurance from NSFAS CEO and his team that all students who have applied for funding will get the response. Deputy Minister calls on students who have not yet submitted thier NSFAS Consent Form to do so. #myNSFAS #NSFAS2024 | DHET