Concerns about rising student debt have been brought to the forward by the South African Union of Students, specifically its impact on missing-middle students. Student debt is often the subject of debate among student movements, particularly when it comes to the provision of student funding by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas). The South … Read more
Former candidates of the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative have recently had their UIF applications approved and paid millions. This comes as the department is looking to begin the fourth phase of the initiative. The Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI), which is aimed at the recruitment of Education and General assistants is set to begin its … Read more
The South African Union Students is calling on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) to intervene in the long-standing issue of student accommodation. A number of students benefit from living close to their university or TVET college. However, residing in a setting that is not favourable to studying could harm a student’s development, and … Read more
The teenage pregnancy rate has been increasing severely over the last few years and so have the number of incidents of discrimination towards pregnant learners. Many have raised concerns on whether the department of education has done enough to protect the rights of pregnant learners. Research shows that In the first quarter of 2021, more than … Read more
A report from September this year has revealed that the number of qualified educators, aged 30 years and below, entering the teaching profession for the first time in the Provincial Education Departments (PEDs), was a whopping total of 4 488. Over 4000 young and qualified teaching graduates have successfully been placed in teaching positions across … Read more
Unemployed young people are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to join the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) and acquire essential skills for future employment. Applicants have a few more days to apply for the programme. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has stated that applications for the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) will … Read more
Universities play an important role in developing professionals in several industries in the South African economy. It is therefore critical that they are managed in the correct way so they can fulfill their purpose. Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Blade Nzimande appointed an Independent Assessor to investigate the state of affairs at a … Read more
In the first quarter of this year, the Minister of Higher Education in South Africa appointed an independent assessor to investigate one of the country’s largest universities. All members of the institution’s community are invited to make a submission concerning the investigation. Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Blade Nzimande appointed an Independent Assessor … Read more
NSFAS-funded students can expect to start making use of the NSFAS Mastercard to receive their allowances within the next academic year. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a government bursary which provides students with allowances for expenses such as learning materials, transport and other living expenses. The bursary scheme has experienced many issues … Read more
During a briefing the Minister of Higher Education, Blade Nzimande discussed a few changes to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) which will improve the application process as well as the implementation of the bursary scheme. Before applications for the NSFAS bursary for the 2023 academic year opened, a briefing was held by the … Read more