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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.

Although the 2025 academic year is nearly halfway through, more than 12,000 university students are still uncertain about their funding status from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) is under pressure to boost efficiency and curb fraud in its 2025/26 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).

Over a million South African students depend on NSFAS for funding, including monthly allowances. Here's what to expect for June 2025 payments.

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.

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call to equip South Africans with future-proofed skills has not gone unanswered as the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) has made a firm commitment to address the country’s skills gap through its investment in the SEIFSA Training Centre (STC).

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has raised alarm over the termination of student accommodation contracts with unaccredited providers during the academic term.

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.

NSFAS has officially opened Trimester 2 funding applications for students enrolled at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges.

Thousands of students rely on NSFAS funding to pay for accommodation costs while they study. The financial aid scheme conceded that it was unprepared to take over the management of accommodation.

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.

While millions of people received their Sassa grant payments for May 2025, many beneficiaries were left unpaid due to an ongoing identity verification process. These individuals must now take action to restore their grant benefits.

The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant plays a critical role in South Africa as it remains the only government financial support available to unemployed adults. However, major changes are on the horizon, according to the African National Congress (ANC).

SRD grant applicants whose applications were declined due to incorrect personal details—such as names or surnames—can now update their information to qualify for the May 2025 payment cycle.

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.

Financially vulnerable individuals are encouraged to apply for Sassa grants to access support in June 2025. Once an application is submitted, applicants can perform a Sassa status check to confirm their eligibility for payment.