The Social Relief of Distress grant helps millions of jobless South Africans every month. However, when it comes to the grant's payment, Sassa has encountered several challenges and glitches that result in payment delays.

The Social Relief of Distress grant helps millions of jobless South Africans every month. However, when it comes to the grant's payment, Sassa has encountered several challenges and glitches that result in payment delays.

All South African taxpayers are required to be fully tax compliant through timely tax registrations and payments to avoid penalties and interest being charged. This is why it is crucial to know what your tax compliance status is.

Millions of South African citizens rely on social grant payments from the government every month, as it allows them to purchase their most basic needs and services to provide for their families.

The largest distance learning institution in South Africa will start its mid-year examinations today. All students sitting for the exams are urged to adhere to the exam rules and regulations. 

Although the 2022 IEB matric class achieved outstanding results, with a pass rate of over 98%, learners who wish to improve their results will now have an opportunity to rewrite the examinations.

The KwaZulu-Natal Education Department is calling on all parents and caregivers in the province to not wait before it’s too late to apply for a place for their children at local schools. School applications are now open.

The month-long window in which parents and caregivers in the Western Cape had the opportunity to apply for placement for their children in schools in 2024 officially closed on Friday, 14 April 2023.

Every year, more individuals want to pursue Higher Education. However, securing funding to cover tuition fees can be a very stressful and challenging process, especially for students who form part of the ‘missing middle”.

The University of South Africa is the largest comprehensive open distance eLearning institution in Africa. If you’re interested in applying to further your studies at the institution, you can do so now.

All South African employers are required to be fully tax compliant through timely tax registrations and payments to avoid penalties and interest being charged. As an employer, it is important to stay up to date with all SARS deadlines and payment dates. 

Last month, the Centre for Development and Enterprise published several reports outlining the state of education, its failings, the factors responsible, and recommendations for the actions that need to be taken to improve education in the country. 

The recent statistics released by the Department of Higher Education and Training paint a worrisome picture of a substantial decline in student enrolments within the TVET college sector.

Funding by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme has increased more than five-fold over the past few years and government has revealed plans that aim to improve the current funding model.

Over the years, the tertiary education sector has faced many challenges ensuring access and affordability of higher education for all students. Government has put additional measures in place that aim to increase student intake within the sector.

School applications for the 2024 academic year is now open in the KwaZulu-Natal province. All parents and caregivers have been urged to be responsible and avoid disappointments with late applications.

The Unemployment Insurance Fund has intensified calls to employers to pay contributions and declare their workers every month, as inspections continue to find that several companies are not complying with the law.

Given that teacher quality is one of the biggest factors determining the learning abilities and results of learners, there has been a growing call for high-performing school graduates to consider teaching as a profession.

Acts of corruption and the looting of public funds are some of the greatest challenges faced in South Africa. Experts have highlighted that corruption appears to have firmed its grip on the country’s tertiary education sector as well.  

South Africa’s tax authority, SARS has revealed its final revenue collection for the 2022/23 financial year. This results reflected a significant growth trajectory over the past few years.