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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has expressed concern over a social media post claiming that a student received an amount of R630,434.44 from the Scheme.
They have stated that the allegation in question is both false and misleading.
According to NSFAS, initial investigations have revealed that the image being circulated online has been manipulated and appears to be generated by AI.
“Furthermore, this image does not correspond with any legitimate transactions attributable to NSFAS. No such payment has been made by NSFAS.
“The student in question created this content for social media purposes, likely to gain traction as part of content creation opportunities on platforms,” acting chairperson Dr. Mugwena Maluleke said.
The scheme specified that it does not provide large lump-sum payments directly to students.
Instead, it allocates funding directly to universities, which are responsible for managing and distributing approved student allowances according to predefined funding guidelines.
“This process is subject to stringent financial controls and oversight mechanisms to ensure compliance and proper management of the funds.
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“We want to assure students, institutions, and the public that NSFAS systems remain secure and there has been no irregular payment or breach associated with this claim.
“NSFAS places significant emphasis on the issue of false or misleading information regarding its operations.
“Any deliberate creation or distribution of such misinformation that damages the reputation and integrity of NSFAS will result in the organization exercising its right to take appropriate legal action against the responsible individuals,” Dr. Maluleke added.
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Members of the public are strongly encouraged to depend exclusively on official communication channels of the NSFAS for accurate and verified information.
This guideline aims to prevent misinformation and ensure that individuals are well-informed through trusted sources.
