The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) on Thursday evening held a gala dinner to celebrate its existence which spans over three decades.
The dinner was hosted at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg.
Those who attended the festivities included Higher Education Deputy Minister Buti Manamela, former Gauteng Premier David Makhura, Professor Onkgopotse “JJ” Tabane and other industry experts across the education sector in South Africa.
The NSFAS 30th anniversary event was also aimed at showcasing the impact that the scheme has had on individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds over the years.
“Since 1991, NSFAS funding has grown from disbursing R21.4 million to…
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