Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela’s decision to place the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration has been met with criticism from student bodies, opposition parties, labour unions and civil society organisations. Manamela has defended the move, saying it is necessary to ensure the long-term sustainability of the financial aid scheme. He has appointed Hlengani Mathebula as administrator.

<p>Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela&rsquo;s decision to place the&nbsp;National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under&nbsp;administration has been met with criticism from student bodies,&nbsp;opposition parties, labour unions and civil society organisations.&nbsp;Manamela has defended the move, saying it is necessary to&nbsp;ensure the long-term sustainability of the financial aid scheme.&nbsp;He has appointed Hlengani Mathebula as administrator.</p>

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