Nzimande's stance comes after NSFAS CEO Andile Nongogo was placed on a leave of absence pending an investigation into the system.
JOHANNESBURG - Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande said while there have been challenges with the new National Student Financial Aid Scheme payment system, it's a necessary measure to reduce corruption.
The NSFAS bank account came into effect in June at universities across the country and sparked outrage from students - which led to a series of protests.
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