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Are you a Sassa grant beneficiary experiencing issues with your Sassa Gold Card? Many South Africans who received grant payments in October 2024 have faced difficulties using their cards.

As the academic year draws to a close at tertiary institutions across South Africa, students are gearing up for their final exams before they can enjoy their year-end holidays.

The SRD grant is the only financial support provided to unemployed people living in South Africa by the government. The agency responsible for grant distribution has received a surge in SRD grant applications. 

Are you a South African student struggling to cover the costs of tertiary education? NSFAS not only offers bursaries, but loans as well to those who aren't eligible for bursaries.

A significant increase in the TERS budget could save thousands of jobs. The labour department explained the thinking behind the multi-billion rand increase. 

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Sassa has announced a significant increase in several of its social grants, providing much-needed relief to vulnerable citizens. The agency has revealed that specific grants will be enhanced by R10, effective immediately.

When applying for a Sassa grant, one of the essential steps involves verifying your bank account details to ensure that the funds are deposited safely and securely into your account. But how long does this verification process typically take?

The 2024 academic year is drawing to a close as TVET Colleges across South Africa prepare for the final stretch of the trimester and semester. Applications for the 2025 academic year are now open at TVET Colleges nationwide.

2025 NSFAS applications are now open for missing middle loans. This crucial initiative aims to provide financial assistance to deserving South African students pursuing tertiary education. 

Do you want to obtain your matric qualification? Here's how to register for the Second Chance Matric Programme. 

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Sassa grants increased in October 2024. Here's how much Sassa grants are now for beneficiaries. 

South African students seeking financial assistance for their studies can now apply for NSFAS 2025. As applications flood in, students are voicing their concerns about the current application process and urging NSFAS to implement improvements to ensure that all eligible students receive the necessary support.

The uFiling system allows for seamless access to the services offered by the UIF. However, the system has been offline which has been labelled as a nightmare. 

Social grants are a lifeline for millions of South Africans, but Sassa has faced criticism over its application processing. It has also underspent on grants. 

NSFAS provides comprehensive bursaries to more than one million students in South Africa. The scheme has confirmed the allowances university students will receive. 

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Every month, millions in South Africa depend on social grants to make ends meet. Beneficiaries of these grants are being urged to collect their new Sassa Postbank black cards.

The 2024 matric exams are fast approaching, and thousands of South African learners are preparing for their final academic hurdle. Cheating in the matric exams is a serious offense that can have severe consequences.

The comprehensive funding offered by NSFAS ensures that financial barriers don’t prevent disadvantaged students from pursuing their educational goals. In the first week of 2025 applications, the scheme has already received thousands of submissions.

Sassa grant recipients will be happy to know their October 2024 payments are now available. To ensure a smooth collection process, it's essential to know where to find your nearest Sassa pay point.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has recently announced the allowance amounts for South African university students in October 2024. This includes crucial information for students studying at Unisa, the country's largest university.

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