Melissa-Seané Sathekge

NSFAS is taking further steps to combat financial mismanagement. Its latest move may see the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) fully take over its Close-Out project, covering several academic years.

Thousands of unemployed youth applied for Phase 5 of the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI), a programme aimed at creating over 200,000 temporary teaching assistant jobs at schools across South Africa.

NSFAS wants to ensure public funds are used effectively. This will see the scheme employ a new strategy.

Several thousand young people applied for teaching assistant jobs. The DBE has revealed when shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews.

Applications for teaching assistant positions are now closed. Youth who applied for roles in Phase 5 of the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI) are encouraged to prepare the documents required to finalise their appointments.

Each year, over one million South African students benefit from NSFAS funding, which covers tuition, registration, and essential study-related costs.

NSFAS spends billions funding students across South Africa. Yet, it's now been revealed the scheme owes institutions over R11.6 billion.

Millions of people are set to receive SRD grant payments in June 2025. If you're one of them and need to change your payment method, the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) lets you update your banking details online.

Millions of South Africans are set to receive Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant payments in May 2025. If you previously cancelled your application but now need financial support, you can reinstate your SRD grant application through a simple online process.

The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant remains the only financial assistance available to unemployed individuals in South Africa. However, if your circumstances have improved or you no longer meet the eligibility requirements, you can choose to cancel your SRD grant application for May 2025.

The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant continues to be a crucial support system for unemployed individuals in South Africa. Applications for the June 2025 payment cycle are now open.

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) is set to distribute May 2025 social grant payments and has outlined the eligibility criteria for individuals applying for financial support.

Millions of unemployed South Africans applied for the R370 Sassa grant for June 2025. These individuals can now check their grant status to see if their payment has been approved and when it will be paid

Prospective students hoping to study at the University of South Africa (Unisa) still have a few hours left to apply for admission for the second semester of the 2025 academic year. Unisa has confirmed that applications for Semester 2 will officially close today, 9 May 2025.

Thousands of young people across South Africa have already applied for Phase 5 teaching assistant jobs. Today, 9 May 2025, is the final opportunity to submit applications for these roles.

Applications for Sassa's June 2025 grant payments are now open. Here's a guide on how to apply. 

South Africa’s largest university, the University of South Africa (Unisa), has officially opened applications for Semester 2 of the 2025 academic year. Prospective students are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible, with the deadline fast approaching.

Millions of vulnerable South Africans rely on social grants for support. The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has now opened applications for June 2025.

Millions apply for the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant each month. Many are rejected. If you appealed a rejection for May 2025, here's how to check your status.

The SRD grant is a vital source of income for millions of unemployed South Africans between the ages of 18 and 59. However, due to the volume of applications, some are unfairly rejected. To ensure fairness, SRD appeals are assessed by an Independent Tribunal, separate from Sassa, offering applicants a fair and impartial process.