Despite the country’s current gloomy economic environment, inflation being on the up and rolling power cuts, South Africans can be hopeful as experts have indicated that loadshedding will start to ease in the foreseeable future.

Every year, the NSFAS bursary is granted to disadvantaged South African students who are pursuing their studies at public higher education institutions. Financial aid is provided to both university and TVET college students.

South Africa continues to battle with the issue of learners dropping out of school without attaining a National Senior Certificate. The department has proposed several initiatives that aim at lowering learner dropout rates.

With the R350 grant expected to end in March 2024, calls for the implementation of a Basic Income Support grant have intensified. Several civil society groups have urged government to prioritise making this grant permanent.

Funding from the government bursary scheme is provided to thousands of deserving students every year. However, all students submitting applications may not be eligible for financial aid or may lose their funding due to academic circumstances. 

As parents and caregivers in Gauteng prepare for the 2024 school admissions period, the education department has announced that this year’s online application process will be done differently.

The Department of Social Development says progress is being made on the implementation of the highly anticipated Basic Income Grant. The social grant will provide financial relief to millions of deserving South Africans seeking government assistance. 

Every year, the labour department conducts regular labour law compliance inspections on numerous employers around the country. These inspections usually create a state of panic for some employers as they often have no idea what to expect.

The Western Cape Education Department has called on all parents who submitted school applications for their children during the initial application period to start checking the status of their applications.

There are more than 50 TVET colleges with over 200 campuses located across South Africa. Government wants to increase enrolment at these institutions and has outlined plans for expansion.

Incidents of Gender-Based Violence at higher education institutions remain an ongoing concern that urgently needs to be addressed and researched. Government has put additional measures in place that aims to curb these incidents at the country’s universities.

The Gauteng Department of Education has outlined the application and placement process ahead of the upcoming 2024 online admissions. Parents and guardians are encouraged to make sure that they have all the required supporting documents.

After resuming its campaign to process unemployment benefits to former teaching and general assistants, the Unemployment Insurance Fund says it has made significant progress in making payments to these clients.

The South African Social Security Agency provides permanent social benefits to more than 18 million individuals across the country. These grants aim to provide financial assistance and support to vulnerable individuals and households.

More than 18 million individuals living in South Africa receive permanent social grants from the South African Social Security Agency. Grant recipients have several options they can make use of to collect their grants each month.

Job interviews are often the first opportunity for an employer to meet you in person. Making mistakes can create a negative first impression, making it harder to convince the interviewer of your suitability for the position.

Examinations are currently underway at South Africa’s largest university. The institution has urged all students partaking to adhere to its examination rules and regulations.

Every year, thousands of individuals apply at universities, hoping to further their studies and ultimately secure employment and financial stability. However, a recent decline in the uptake of several study fields has raised concerns.

Every year, individuals have the opportunity retake the National Senior Certificate examinations to secure their matric qualification and improve their results. This is done through the education department's Second Chance Matric Programme.

The Unemployment Insurance Fund provides temporary financial support to workers who are unemployed or that are unable to work due to several circumstances. However, these funds are only available to individuals who contribute to the fund.