With matric results set to be released in a few weeks, there is the inevitable likelihood that not all matriculants achieve desirable results. Fortunately, the basic education department has opened registrations for 2022 matric rewrites. As overwhelming as it may sound to Grade 12 learners who sat for the 2022 final matric exams, some […]
Sassa Warns Beneficiaries Against Falling For R700 Grant Scam
Those who are looking to defraud Sassa grant beneficiaries are at it again, despite it being a new year. This has prompted the agency to warn beneficiaries against sharing their details with people that misrepresent themselves as Sassa officials. Social grant recipients have been cautioned by the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) about a […]
Umalusi Requests A Delay In Releasing Of 2022 Matric Results
The date for the release of the highly-anticipated 2022 matric results is fast approaching, but not everyone is prepared. Umalusi asked the Department of Basic Education for extra time to polish their preparation. The Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, stated that the 2022 matric results will be released on 19 January 2023. The official date […]
What Skills Are In High Demand For 2023?
What skills do your employees really need to thrive in 2023? What skills do you need to provide your employees to ensure your business thrives in 2023? These are the top skills that every training platform should offer or plan to offer, in the year ahead as evidenced by research, trends, and analyses. Green skills. The […]
2023 Unisa Registration Now Open
The University of South Africa (Unisa) has opened their registration period for 2023. This includes registration for undergraduate, honours, postgraduate diploma, master and doctorate students. Unisa’s registration period for 2023 is now open for students. The University of South Africa (Unisa) is the largest open-distance learning institution in Africa. This includes registration for undergraduate, honours, […]
Stakeholders Doubt Higher Education Sector’s Readiness For 2023
The Higher Education Sector is facing a potential crisis if some of its ongoing issues remain unaddressed, according to experts in the sector. This is specifically tied to the rising number of student enrollments and constrained funding resources. The nation’s higher education sector is already gearing up for the current academic year as 2023 gets […]
Concerns Raised Over Nsfas Readiness To Implement New Policies
With the start of the 2023 academic year approaching, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme has indicated that it strives for a hassle-free year. In order to accomplish this, the scheme has proposed a number of policy changes and initiatives. Over the years, Nsfas has faced a number of challenges and backlash, particularly with regard […]
Will Nsfas Be Prepared To Directly Manage Student Housing?
With the start of the 2023 academic year approaching, the National Financial Aid Scheme has promised students a delay-free year, as additional efforts to improve the funding model have been put in place. After several engagements with various stakeholders and visits to some of the Nsfas-funded student accommodation facilities, the financial aid provider noted […]
Education Department Ready To Release Matric Results
With just over a week left before the 2022 final matric results are expected to be announced, parents and matric learners across the country are anxiously waiting to see how they performed. According to the Department of Basic Education (DBE), preparations are on schedule for the release of the matric results for the Class of […]
Tensions Rise Between Parents While Inland Schools Reopen For 2023
The 2023 school year has officially begun for schools located in inland provinces. However, it has not been an entirely smooth sailing process for some provincial departments as some learners are yet to be placed. Schools in inland provinces are now open for 2023, these include the Free State, Gauteng, North West, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga. […]