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umzimvubu Local Municipality and NSFAS helped hundreds of learners complete funding applications on 15 November 2025, boosting access to higher education across KwaBhaca and EmaXesibeni.
What Happened?
The Umzimvubu Local Municipality’s Special Programs Department partnered with NSFAS on 15 November 2025 to run an application support program in KwaBhaca and EmaXesibeni.
The initiative focused on assisting Grade 12 learners who often struggle with online submissions due to limited data, devices, or internet access.
Learners from several schools attended the sessions, receiving step-by-step guidance from NSFAS officials.
Mbodleni High School learner Phila Njoti said she felt “excited and relieved” after completing her application, thanking the municipality for bringing help closer to home.
Quick facts
- Hosted by: Umzimvubu Local Municipality
- Partner: NSFAS
- Date: 15 November 2025
- Towns: KwaBhaca, EmaXesibeni
- Beneficiaries: Grade 12 learners from multiple schools
Community Impact
The outreach program ensured that more rural learners could complete NSFAS applications before deadlines.
Parents and teachers welcomed the municipality’s efforts, saying the support helped reduce stress for first-time applicants.
Officials said similar youth-focused programs will continue during the examination and application season.
Official Response
Municipal representatives praised the smooth roll-out and stated the project forms part of ongoing youth empowerment efforts.
NSFAS teams reported high turnout and encouraged learners to continue checking their status on nsfas.org.za.
