SAUS/MEDIA/2025–2026 · Official Newsroom

Statements, Releases & Media

Official press releases, policy statements, congress communiqués, and media advisories from the South African Union of Students.

SAUS/MEDIA/VIDEO — Featured Coverage

SAUS in the Media

Parliament

SAUS addresses Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Higher Education on student funding and the future of NSFAS.

Parliament

SAUS makes submissions in Parliament on the challenges facing students and NSFAS.

Newzroom Afrika

SAUS on NSFAS funding and student support.

Newzroom Afrika

SAUS on NSFAS stability, leadership and accountability.

Newzroom Afrika

SAUS spokesperson on the NSFAS funding crisis.

Newzroom Afrika

SAUS on students' expectations for higher education.

TV Interview

SAUS on student funding and accountability in higher education.

TV Interview

SAUS on student rights and access to higher education.

Interview

SAUS spokesperson on the NSFAS funding crisis affecting students.

Interview

SAUS spokesperson on the future of NSFAS.

Radio

UNISA Radio interview with a SAUS NEC member on key student issues.

Radio

SAUS radio interview on student funding and campus issues.

Media Briefing

SAUS at an NSFAS media briefing on student funding.

News Coverage

SAUS featured in national news coverage on higher education.

SAUS/MEDIA/RELEASES — Most Recent First

Official Releases

Featured Statement — August 2025

SAUS/STM/009/2025 — Congress Statement

Post-9th National Congress Statement: SAUS 9th NEC Elected

Following the successful conclusion of the 9th National Elective Congress in two stages — Nelson Mandela University (July 2025) and Boontjieskraal, Kimberley (August 2025) — SAUS announces the election of the 9th National Executive Committee under the theme: "Confronting the suppression of student activism and advancing transformative student governance."

Jul '25

Urgent Statement

SAUS/STM/008/2025

SAUS Calls for Complete NSFAS Redesign — Students Cannot Wait

SAUS demands immediate intervention by the Department of Higher Education and Training to overhaul the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, citing chronic disbursement failures and a breakdown in student communication.

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Urgent

Jun '25

Policy Statement

SAUS/STM/007/2025

SAUS Categorically Opposes National Credit Act Amendments

SAUS rejects proposed amendments to the National Credit Act that would list outstanding student debt with credit bureaus, describing the proposal as a punitive measure that will irreparably harm an entire generation of graduates.

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Policy

May '25

Statement

SAUS/STM/006/2025

SAUS Mandates GBV Policy Review Across All 26 Universities

The NEC has been mandated to investigate whether all institutions have fit-for-purpose GBVF policies and to develop minimum standards for campus security conduct in handling gender-based violence cases.

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Official

Apr '25

Policy Statement

SAUS/STM/005/2025

SAUS Campaigns for Full Historical Student Debt Write-off

SAUS announces a formal campaign compelling government to clear all historical student debt, with priority given to deceased students and unemployed graduates.

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Campaign