NSFAS launches review of student accommodation and third-party partnerships [SOUND]

# The National Student Financial Aid Scheme is overhauling student accommodation to prevent evictions and delays in allowance payments. The overhaul aims to strengthen governance, improve service delivery, and ensure timely payments to landlords. This year, over 112-thousand students received housing, but nearly 38-thousand beds are still pending approval. NSFAS acting CEO Waseem Carrim said the scheme will support students facing challenges and ensure landlords submit claims correctly to avoid disruptions: