Outa Calls For Student Accommodation To Be Managed By Institutions

The Civil Organization, Undoing Tax Abuse OUTA, wants private student accommodation to be managed by tertiary academic institutions like before.

This comes after a string of concerns relating to the delays in NSFAS funding, affecting students and financially crippling service providers.

The Private Student Housing Association is one of the bodies owed R44 million by NSFAS and is now threatening to evict thousands of students if the outstanding money is not paid within two weeks.

Meanwhile, NSFAS and the Higher Education Department say they are working around the clock to address these issues and to avail monies to all eligible students.

Students are looking for a roof over their heads as they gear up for the 2025 academic year.