Social grant clients use various channels in withdrawing their grants, using the South African Social Security Agency payment card. Should you lose your payment card, there is a way to get a replacement card.

Learners lost teaching and learning time during the Covid-19 pandemic, but the Department of Basic Education has since made an effort to make sure that the school year goes back to normal. However, some changes might be implemented to the School Calendar for Public Schools.

NSFAS funding applications for funding for the 2023 academic year opened on 28 September 2022 and closed on 31 January 2023. The Scheme has opened another application cycle for Trimester Courses in some public institutions of higher learning.

South African labour laws help regulate the relationship between employers, employees, and trade unions in the country. Recently, key amendments have been made to these laws.

The Special Investigating Unit revealed that more than R5 Billion National Student Financial Aid Scheme money was possibly allocated to students who did not qualify for funding. The Scheme has since worked towards addressing this challenge.

Statistics South Africa has revealed that inflation in the country rose to 7.1% in March 2022. External factors such as global oil prices, exchange rate fluctuations, and changes in taxes contribute to this increase, thus affecting local consumers.

Over the past few years, it has been the norm to see student protests in institutions across the country. Some of the issues complained about included student accommodation, and funding related issues.

The Unemployment Insurance Fund is known for providing temporary financial relief to employed contributors in the event of unemployment due to various reasons. The Fund also helps parents claim for their maternity and adoption benefits.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme resorted to calling on private accommodation providers with the aim of resolving constant student housing challenges due to the shortage of beds. But now, the higher education sector is now faced with another threat to the stability of student accommodation.

In 2022, the last two cycles of social grant payments were negatively affected by system glitches and grant holders were not able to collect their funds at the Post Office. Recently, another issue has resurfaced, and might affect recipients that use this payment channel.

When students track their NSFAS online application, it is important for them to know why they are stuck in a particular stage of the system. This will allow them to know what is the next step in the application process.

In the first week of each month, the South African Social Security Agency pays out social grants as per its payment schedule. Long queues and payment mishaps have become an issue during payment dates, but a retailer has come up with a solution.

South Africa needs at least 60% of school leavers to pursue artisan-type training to meet the country’s demand for scarce skills. The government is working on tackling the shortage that has persisted over the past few years.

The South African Social Security Agency and the Post Office’s contractual agreement came to an end for various reasons. However, some grant beneficiaries continue to face delayed payments.

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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme more than one million applications from prospective bursary recipients, and approximately 300 000 applications were rejected. Rejected applicants were allowed to submit an appeal.

Millions of unemployed individuals rely on the government’s social support grant, and this monthly financial support is associated with positive effects on poverty and inequality. Should an individual be declined to receive the grant, they have an opportunity to lodge an appeal.

If you are looking to do a short course at any institution of learning, it is important to look at the tuition fees. Should you not be able to afford to pay for your short course, you need to take a look at the financial aid options that you may use.

South Africa’s biggest distance learning university has been receiving negative media regarding the quality of qualifications. This led to some of the university’s alumni panicking and prospective students being in doubt. 

The Department of Social Development received an allocation of R66 billion over the medium term. This budget will be split among millions of social grant beneficiaries who receive payments monthly.