Applications opened on 18 September 2026. The official NSFAS 2027 application portal currently lists 31 October 2026 as the closing date, meaning applicants should take note that this differs from the 18 November date initially reported when the application cycle was launched.
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The Gauteng Department of Education has investigated 61 schools suspected of operating illegally since January 2026 and issued closure notices to 32 institutions, raising concerns for parents making school placement decisions across the province. Education MEC Lebogang Maile disclosed the figures at a briefing on Sunday, 13 September, saying officials had visited schools to check their registration and compliance documents. The department says affected learners must be helped into legally operating schools, while parents should verify an independent school’s registration before paying fees or enrolling a child.