Higher Education

Thousands of individuals will register in academic and skills programmes during the 2023 academic year. The minister of higher education is confident that the late release of matric results won’t impact these individuals.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme ensures that thousands of students can obtain tertiary education without having to worry about the costs. However, a student union wants the bursary scheme to make provision for a greater number of students.

The Covid-19 pandemic had a significant impact on South African education and learning. With students returning to institutions in 2022, a decline in the pass rate suggests that they are having difficulty readjusting.

Thousands of students will not be able to obtain qualifications due to the high cost of tertiary education. The higher education department is investigating several options to ensure students who do not qualify for National Student Financial Aid Scheme bursaries can attend tertiary education institutions.

Education is viewed as one of the most important instruments to reduce poverty in South Africa. The government has committed to ensuring education is accessible to students, which they believe will have long-term benefits.

Thousands of Grade 12 learners will receive their final examination results during January 2023. The results obtained by matriculants will influence their future decisions on whether they study further or enter the job market.

The Higher Education department wants to increase the amount of students enrolling in academic programmes at Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges. However, these colleges are facing several challenges.

Late applications could very much be a lifesaver for many who could not apply for University admission during the initial application period. Here are the universities which are expected to have a late application period.

Thousands of students who graduate from institutions of higher learning annually often struggle to secure employment. The higher education department believes that creating industry partnerships is critical in combating this issue.

Milpark Education has launched the first online BCom Accounting degree to take students on a holistic journey all the way from undergraduate to becoming accounting specialists and ultimately chartered accountants (CAs).

Although government funding for Higher Education has increased more than fivefold in recent years, funding for missing middle students remains a critical challenge and has sparked much debate in South Africa.

Earlier this year, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) confirmed that a feasibility study for two new universities builds was being conducted.

South Africa has long been facing the challenge of youth unemployment, with studies showing that even South African university and college graduates are having a tough time finding employment. 

As the current academic year comes to an end, many people will look to pursue education opportunities in 2023. It is important for these individuals to ensure the institutions they plan to attend are registered and have met the criteria to deliver academic programmes.

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The Department of Higher Education appears to be making great progress on its longstanding challenge of certificate backlogs in the Technical Vocational Education and Training colleges sector.

At the recent 2022 graduation ceremony of Milpark Education’s School of Commerce students, I watched the online ceremony. It made me think how different the world looks to these young graduates ready to begin their future. For female students especially, the professional landscape is challenging and demanding.

A Ministerial Task Team has made eighteen recommendations which they believe will improve student funding in South Africa. This serves as the backdrop of a growing demand for the funding of students in the country.

Once a student graduates with a tertiary education qualification, they receive a certificate which indicates their achievement. However, students at some colleges have not received these crucial certificates.

Tertiary education plays a crucial role in training the next generation of professionals in several disciplines. However, the cost of tertiary education could stop many prospective students from gaining expertise in these industries.