Caitlyn Samuels

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, has called on South Africa’s private sector to help tackle youth unemployment by creating more internship opportunities for young graduates. 

The Gauteng Education MEC  has called on the Class of 2025 to approach their Matric examinations with honesty and integrity.

Seeing that we are now heading towards November, you might be curious about the Sassa grant payment dates for November 2025. Sassa has now confirmed the Sassa grant payment dates for the month.

Are planning on obtaining a teaching qualification in 2026? If yes, then you'll be glad to know Funza Lushaka bursary applications are now open for 2026. 

The eThekwini Municipality has strengthened its commitment to education, innovation, and inclusive growth by renewing a groundbreaking partnership with five of South Africa’s top universities.

The SA Social Security Agency has announced that there will be a small increase in the major social grants that will apply from October. 

South Africa’s Just Energy Transition is creating thousands of jobs and training opportunities in renewable energy, waste management, and biodiversity. We explore this government initiative that is building skills for the future.  

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) disburses the R370 grant, also known as the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. If you've applied for the SRD grant, here's how to do an SRD Sassa status check.

Unisa offers a variety of academic courses, from certificate courses to doctoral degrees with students from South Africa and other countries. Here's how to accept a Unisa offer. 

Millions of South Africans rely on Sassa grants to support themselves and their families. As the month of September approaches, many are eagerly awaiting the release of the Sassa payment dates.

Millions of people rely on SRD grant payments to survive every month. The grant payment agency has just confirmed the SRD grant payment dates. 

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) does pay for qualifying students who are studying at UNISA.  However some allowances are different - mainly because UNISA is a distance learning university.  We detail what UNISA students can expect to receive if they study there. 

The Deputy Science Minister has encouraged the University of Zululand to lead the way in curating isiZulu data for generative AI. Minister Nomalungelo Gina also challenged South African universities to position themselves at the forefront of the generative AI revolution. 

Millions of people who apply for the SRD grant are ultimately rejected from receiving the critical relief. These individuals can submit an SRD grant appeal application, for August 2025.

Teaching is a very popular career, and SANTS remains a popular college for students who want to study for a career in teaching.