Although it is currently in its third cycle, the R350 grant is still provided on a temporary basis and is extended annually. However, the Department of Social Development is taking steps to change this by calling for its further extension.

The Department of education in Gauteng has expressed gratitude to all parents who have submitted their online applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2024. The department credits the efficiency of its system for the timely submission of applications 

The world is on the brink of the Fifth Industrial Revolution, an era of unparalleled technological advancements that will reshape our lives and work. The fifth industrial revolutions builds on the foundations laid by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. 
 

Many of the country’s provincial education departments have initiated their school admission periods for 2024. The most recent to do so is the Free State with detailed instructions on how applications can be submitted as well as a closing deadline. 

Applying for a Sassa social grant can provide crucial financial support for individuals in need. However, the application process requires patience and vigilance. It's essential to stay informed about your application status while awaiting feedback from Sassa. 

It is starting to seem that the implementation of the NSFAS' new allowance disbursement system is off to a bad start. The students at Unisa are among those who’ve raised complaints about the payment system.    
 

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) provides its services in person through branch offices nationwide. However, Sassa also encourages beneficiaries to use its online services for a faster and more efficient process. 

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has announced its decision to initiate a remedial process aimed at defunding students who were allocated financial aid based on incorrect information.

In a move to make it more convenient for beneficiaries to apply for or access their grant, Sassa has made it possible for grant recipients to have online accounts, so allow us to guide you through the process of logging into yours.

Unisa students recently completed their May/June exams for the 2023 academic year and to ensure that students understand the outcome of their exam result. The university has provided descriptions of each result code for the purpose of clarity.
 

In a recent development, the University of South Africa has released its Institutional Audit Report in response to an independent assessor report. This forms part of how the university plans to address the recommendations of the independent assessor report which has had the institution embroiled in a corruption and maladministration.

In today's digital age, online services have made it easier for individuals to access various government benefits and services. Sassa is one such organisation that provides financial support to millions of financially vulnerable beneficiaries. 

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) in South Africa provides essential short-term financial assistance to individuals facing various employment-related circumstances. 

The application process for permanent Sassa grants involves several processes, which makes it important to keep up with every aspect of your application when tracking it. So with this in mind, lets have a look at what in means when your Sassa status is 'Application Assessed'. 

NSFAS student funding applicants who have been waiting for the outcome of their appeals for 2023 have now received feedback regarding their funding status. The scheme has also revealed why certain appeals haven't been processed.

Beneficiaries and applicants of the R350 grant will be at less risk of falling victim to fraud as Sassa has taken measures to ensure that incoming applications are processed more securely. These new changes will improve the security of the agency.

Student loans can be quite a burden when it comes to repaying them. If you took out a loan and now have your university qualification, being financially savvy will be a very important part of your new life as a newly recruited graduate.
 

The 2023 Tax filing season is on the horizon and the South African Revenue Service wants to ensure that taxpayers are up to speed with its Tax filing procedures. This applies to SARS’s auto-assessment process.  

As a new student at the University of KwaZulu Natal, one of the main things that you will likely have to familiarize yourself with is their student portal. This student portal platform is known as UKZN Learn.
 

Thousands of unmarked first-semester assignments have added to many of Unisa's administrative challenges. This comes a few weeks after the university suspended its registrar, who highlighted the issues regarding the unmarked assignment.