South Africa's National Student Financial Aid Scheme is facing a an estimated US$927 million funding shortfall, raising fresh concerns about the sustainability of free higher education. Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela says the gap is being driven by rising demand for financial aid, while government funding has not increased at the same pace. More than 660,000 students have been approved for NSFAS funding this year. Channel Africas economics reporter Innocent Semosa has more

South Africa's National Student Financial Aid Scheme is facing a an estimated US$927 million funding shortfall, raising fresh concerns about the sustainability of free higher education. Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela says the gap is being driven by rising demand for financial aid, while government funding has not increased at the same pace. More than 660,000 students have been approved for NSFAS funding this year. Channel Africas economics reporter Innocent Semosa has more

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South Africa's National Student Financial Aid Scheme is facing a an estimated US$927 million funding shortfall

For our C SUITE feature we speak to Ms Ramasela Ganda, Group Chief Executive Officer of Zeda Limited, the holding company for Avis brand in South Africa, and 10 other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. She's a qualified chartered accountant with a B. Com (Hons. & CTA) from the University of Pretoria. We talk to her about her role as captain of her ship, career and her vision for the company.

 As in any other business, competition can be tough and one needs to be sharp in steering the ship. Where did it all start for her and how has she been overcoming the storms that may be hitting her industry?

She spoke to Thami Ngubeni give a glimpse of her story.

For our C SUITE feature we speak to Ms Ramasela Ganda, Group Chief Executive Officer of Zeda Limited, the holding company for Avis brand in South Africa, and 10 other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. She's a qualified chartered accountant with a B. Com (Hons. &amp; CTA) from the University of Pretoria. We talk to her about her role as captain of her ship, career and her vision for the company.
&nbsp;As in any other business, competition can be tough and one needs to be sharp in steering the ship. Where did it all start for her and how has she been overcoming the storms that may be hitting her industry?
She spoke to Thami Ngubeni give a glimpse of her story.

Ramasela Ganda, Group Chief Executive Officer of Zeda Limited gives a glimpse of her story

Thami Ngubeni does the weekly business round up, where she looks at the top stories across the continent, we are joined on the line by Victor Kgomoeswana, author of "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back".  Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo.

Thami Ngubeni does the weekly business round up, where she looks at the top stories across the continent, we are joined on the line by Victor Kgomoeswana, author of "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". &nbsp;Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo.

Victor Kgomoeswana, author of "Africa Is Open For Business" gives the African business round-up for the week

The month of September will be playing host to the Embassies Business Fair & Conference 2026, which returns for its 3rd Annual Edition with a focus on practical networking, investor engagement, global buyer linkages and cross-border trade opportunities in Africa.

The event will bring together embassies, investors, buyers, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and entrepreneurs to strengthen trade links between business and diplomacy. 

Thami Ngubeni spoke to Mndeni Mthabela from Diplomacy SA about why those in business should be interested.

The month of September will be playing host to the Embassies Business Fair &amp; Conference 2026, which returns for its 3rd Annual Edition with a focus on practical networking, investor engagement, global buyer linkages and cross-border trade opportunities in Africa.
The event will bring together embassies, investors, buyers, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and entrepreneurs to strengthen trade links between business and diplomacy.&nbsp;
Thami Ngubeni spoke to Mndeni Mthabela from Diplomacy SA about why those in business should be interested.

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