NSFAS has been a consistent provider of basic accommodation needs for its beneficiaries. However, as of recently, accommodation price hikes have complicated their efforts. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has been known to cover the tertiary tuition costs, as well as other additional costs, of students in need of financial aid. The additional costs […]
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana presented a 2023 budget speech on Wednesday. One of its changes in SASSA grants increased but many disagreed that more is needed. A human rights organization, Black Sash stated that they are unsatisfied with what the Minister of Finance said as they responded that the minister spoke to none of their […]
As the years pass, Thousands of applications are pondered on by institutions of higher learning. The University of South Africa has brought to the notice of students that applying for admission does not give a guarantee of study in that institution. A week ago, a popular paperback published an article that detailed how potential students […]
There are several challenges faced within South Africa’s education system, from learning to infrastructure. To adequately address these challenges, many have urged National Treasury to raise the budget for basic education. The government has allocated additional funding of R20 billion through the provincial equitable share, to cover shortfalls in basic education compensation budgets. PAY ATTENTION: Never […]
Earlier this month, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the government will be continuing its implementation of the R350 grant. The Finance Minister has revealed what the grant’s continued implementation will cost the government. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwna announced that the Social Development department will receive R33 billion to continue paying the Social Relief of […]
Millions of South Africans are eagerly waiting for the 2023 Budget Speech to find out how the government plans to improve the lives of citizens. Civil society groups are calling on the government to address the education crisis. The energy crisis is impacting every sphere of society. PAY ATTENTION: Never miss any Updates – Follow the Demzyportal […]
Millions of grant beneficiaries will be waiting to find out how much social grants will increase as the Sassa Grant Increases Will Be Announced Today. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will deliver the 2023 Budget Speech on Wednesday, 22 February. During the speech, the minister will announce the increases to the permanent grants distributed by the […]
Thousands of Social Relief of Distress grant beneficiaries have been approved for payment and have received payment dates. It’s important to note that payment dates do not mean the grant has been processed. The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) revealed that more than 7.5 million people receive the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant […]
The Finance Minister has announced the social grant increases for 2023. The ministers’ announcement will result in all grant recipients receiving more money than they received in the last financial year. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced that all permanent social grants will be increased by at least 5% during the next financial year. The minister […]
The Western Cape Government: Corporate Services Centre invites unemployed South African graduates residing in the Western Cape to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme for 2023/2024. The Graduate Internship Programme is a Youth Development Programme which will provide successful interns the opportunity to gain practical work experience for a period of 3-24 months. Minimum Requirements […]