HIGH COURT REINSTATES NSFAS BOARD, SUSPENDS ADMINISTRATOR APPOINTMENT IN INTERIM RULING

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PRETORIA – The Board of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has welcomed a judgment by the High Court in Pretoria granting interim relief that immediately reinstates the Board and suspends the appointment of the scheme's administrator.

The ruling halts the administration process pending the final determination of Part B of the review application, which will decide whether the Minister of Higher Education and Training's decision to dissolve the Board and place the funding body under administration should be permanently set aside.

Immediate Return to Governance

In an official statement published by the South African Government, the Board confirmed it will resume its governance duties with immediate effect. Members stated that their primary focus will center on stabilizing the institution, strengthening internal oversight, and executing the scheme's statutory mandate to deliver financial aid to eligible students nationwide.

The interim order comes as part of legal proceedings challenging the decision by Minister Buti Manamela to dissolve the Board and appoint Professor Hlengani Mathebula as administrator. Reports by eNCA noted that the court granted the interdict while the full merits of Part B remain under judicial consideration.

Focus on Misconduct and Sector Collaboration

Addressing mounting public scrutiny surrounding the scheme, the Board acknowledged emerging concerns and committed to treating them as a priority.

The Board emphasized that where wrongdoing, misconduct, or unlawful activity is uncovered, appropriate action will be taken under applicable governance frameworks and the law. Additionally, the Board reaffirmed its intention to collaborate with the Minister of Higher Education and Training and broader higher education stakeholders to address systemic challenges facing the sector.

Because Part B of the review application remains active before the High Court, the Board indicated it would withhold further public commentary on the legal proceedings at this stage

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Sunday, 16 August 2026