14/02/2026
*UMP SRC UPDATE ON REGISTRATIONS*
As your SRC, we would like to take this opportunity to update you on important matters concerning registrations, financial support, and NSFAS appeals.
1. Financial Support
Throughout registrations, the SRC had notice students who are struggling to register through financial constraints, in the absence of financial backing , as the SRC did not receive any financial support e.g from Motsepe Foundation Donation, the SRC had to utilize university formal processes to assist students, for the course of this week, the SRC utilized FCC to assist students who are in financial need which some students during the week registered through FCC initiative, however while examining it, through its criteria and nature we note that it didn’t address the core needs of students who are in need. As a results, we are currently reaching out and engaging with the VC office to extend financial support to all deserving students who are in need to financial support to be able to register. We look forward to having new directive early this coming week to ensure all students register.
2. NSFAS appeals
Regarding NSFAS appeals rejected due to errors in credit calculations by university officials, the SRC has engaged with NSFAS officials and the University's Financial Aid Office. We have secured a commitment from the University Registrar's office to request NSFAS to review these appeals. As a result, some affected students are reporting positive changes in their statuses. For those whose statuses are still pending, we advise patience; in the meantime, if you encounter any issues, be it eviction or others, kindly speak to the SRC. NSFAS has committed to responding to appeals by 20 February. Due to the delayed processing, NSFAS has requested universities to extend the registration period in accommodation of affected students.
Considering that affected students are being left behind as classes have commenced, we are advising that they start to attend classes while their registration process is being facilitated.
We also wish to address the misinformation being spread by certain individuals, which is trying to undermine the efforts of the SRC. These claims, which suggest that the SRC is not working effectively, are unfounded and appear to be motivated by a desire for attention. We urge students to be careful and not be swayed by such negativity. Instead, we invite students who are experiencing difficulties to contact us directly for support or to follow our official social media channels for updates. The SRC remains committed to working hard on behalf of the student body.
3. NSFAS Study loan
Following an engagement between our SRC President and officials from NSFAS during the recent training session, concerns were formally raised regarding the lack of support for students approved under the NSFAS loan scheme.
We are pleased to announce that the engagement yielded positive results. Students who have been approved for the 2026 NSFAS Loan are now permitted to proceed with registration. However, students approved under the 2024 and 2025 NSFAS loan cycles are still awaiting assistance, and this matter remains under follow-up to ensure they are also attended to without further delay.
Kind Regards
SRC Secretary General
Muhovha Tshifhiwa
