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The wait has begun for thousands of matric learners. After completing their matric exams during the last few days, they now await the release of their results.
With an unemployment rate of more than 30%, the R350 grant is critical in ensuring one in three South African adults have some financial support. However, not everyone eligible for the R350 grant has applied for the relief mechanism.
On Wednesday, grade 12 learners around the country will put down their pens for the final time. However, a lot of work must be done before they get their matric results.
Applications for undergraduate programmes at the University of South Africa (Unisa) recently closed for 2024. However, many are wondering whether or not South Africa's largest university will reopen applications.
More than 8 million people are set to be paid the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. However, the festive season with several public holidays means the SRD Grant payment schedule has been adjusted.
December, how did we get to you so fast? It's officially the first week of the new month which means that Sassa is now making grant payments.
Should business rescue practitioners succeed in their efforts, the distribution of social grants through the South African Post Office (SAPO) would stop. This is concern for millions of financially vulnerable individuals who depend on the extensive network of Post Office branches for Sassa grant collections.
Millions of vulnerable South Africans rely on social grants to purchase food and other basic goods. The agency responsible for the distribution of social grants has revealed when beneficiaries will be paid during the final month of 2023.
TVET colleges play a critical role in developing skilled individuals into the artisans, engineers and business people of the future. The higher education department has revealed how the TVET college programme will progress in 2024.
2024 NSFAS applications are now open and all eligible students are encouraged to submit bursary applications. The minister believes several system enhancements will make it easier for students to submit NSFAS bursary applications.
More than seven million people will receive their R350 grant payments in the coming days. The agency has revealed when approved applicants will be paid.
South Africans are set to enjoy an extra public holiday this December. However, the declaration of this public holiday has forced the education department to make changes to the school calendar.
After multiple legal challenges preventing the minister from placing the institution under administration, the higher education minister has withdrawn the notice to appoint an administrator at South Africa's largest university. The institution has welcomed the decision from the minister.
NSFAS applications for the 2024 academic year is officially open. Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande provided an update on NSFAS' readiness of the scheme to administer bursaries this next year.
Thousands of students are expected to submit National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) bursary applications in the coming weeks. This comes after the government bursary scheme officially opened the 2024 application period.
Alarming reports surfaced last week indicating that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) had approved shacks for student accommodation. The scheme has responded to these claims and stressed the need for institutions to join its accommodation portal.
The UIF plays a crucial role in offering temporary relief to individuals who have lost their income, enabling them to sustain their financial obligations. It was recently revealed that the scheme is paying less to its contributors.
South Africa’s largest university is currently accepting admission applications for the 2024 academic year. Prospective students wanting to enrol in academic programmes at the institution are encouraged to apply before the fast-approaching application deadline.
Millions of vulnerable individuals depend on the R350 grant for essential purchases each month. Sassa, the agency responsible for disbursing the grant, has confirmed the payment dates for November 2023.
More than 7 million people are currently benefiting from the R350 grant monthly. Individuals who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to submit a R350 grant application for December 2023.
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The education department has announced several changes in the hope of improving education outcomes in South Africa. One significant change has been revealed in the 2024 school calendar covering school terms and school holidays.
Applications for student funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) are currently open. So if you have already applied, it may be a good idea for you to keep track of it.
More than 7 million people are currently benefiting from the R350 grant monthly. Individuals who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to submit a R350 grant application for December 2023.
The University of South Africa (Unisa) has opened applications for the 2023 academic year’s undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The undergraduate programs provides qualifications such as higher certificates, advanced certificates, national diplomas, advanced diplomas and degrees.
Millions of vulnerable South Africans rely on social grants to purchase food and other basic goods. The agency responsible for the distribution of social grants has revealed when beneficiaries will be paid during the final month of 2023.
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