21/09/2026
What if the system sees your paperwork but not your reality?
In this conversation, Kagisho Mamabolo reflects on what he learned during his years at NSFAS and why some students can fall through the cracks of funding decisions.
From grandparents raising children while absent parents appear on official records, to overtime pay and pension withdrawals affecting income assessments, he explains why many students’ lived realities don’t always match what the system captures.
“I think NSFAS treats students as a group, not as individuals.”
Watch the full episode on The Angle. https://www.youtube.com/.Afrika