Students are demanding that NSFAS halts plans to take over allowance payments from universities and are opposing a new funding model that would reduce payments to students enrolled in courses under 60 credits.
CAPE TOWN - Student leaders from at least 14 South African universities have vowed to shut down campuses across the country if their demands are not met.
Student Representative Council leaders then met with NSFAS management, demanding that the scheme to halt its plans to take over the payment of student allowances from universities.
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