Thousands of former NSFAS beneficiaries who paid off their student NSFAS loans could be entitled to refunds after the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) identified historical overpayments linked to older loan accounts. The scheme announced this week that it is trying to trace former students, particularly those with loan accounts dating back to before 2010, who may have paid more than they owed due to historical interest calculation corrections.
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The Department of Basic Education has released the full May to June 2026 National Senior Certificate exam timetable, with matric learners set to begin writing on Monday, 11 May. The schedule affects thousands of Grade 12 pupils across Gauteng, with exams running for over six weeks and concluding on Friday, 26 June. The timetable outlines morning and afternoon sessions across key subjects, marking a critical academic period that will shape final year outcomes and progression into tertiary education or employment.
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After weeks of late-night revision and early morning study sessions, Gauteng’s Matric Class of 2025 is entering the final stretch of their school journey. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has confirmed that the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations will run from Tuesday, 21 October, to Thursday, 27 November 2025.
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