Students from various institutions across the country have been battling and protesting about the same issue for years. This includes the distribution of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme’s (NSFAS) student accommodation allowances. Since the start of the year, students have called on NSFAS to implement a better policy and structure for student accommodation to ensure that […]
With 2023 student funding applications having been recently announced by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), the bursary scheme has added a new requirement to the current application process. This is to ensure that these student funding applications are processed accordingly. To ensure that prospective student who require financial aid apply well in advance, […]
In this article, you will see a step-by-step guide on how to Apply online for your Smart ID. e-Home Affairs allows people to apply for their smart ID cards and passports, upload supporting documents and pay for their applications online. The best part of this process is that individuals can now do all of this […]
In the past few month, SASSA applicants are searching for a guide about SASSA Status Check For R350 Grant and In this article, you will see a step-by-step guide on how to check your R350 Grant status online, learn how to appeal your R350 Grant, and see frequently ask questions about SASSA. Here’s everything you […]
If you have applied for the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant and your circumstances have changed then you may want to update your grant application. Here is how to do so. When applying for the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant from the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) it is important […]
If you want to know how to apply for SRD grants as an Asylum Seeker or Special Permit Holder, in this article, you will see how Asylum Seekers or Special Permit holders can be SRD Grant beneficiaries. The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, disbursed by the South African Security Agency (Sassa) is also made […]
The Department of Basic Education in the Eastern Cape has launched a project that will see learners write their exams in isiXhosa. Although the project has been welcomed by experts, there are minor issues that have been brought to the surface regarding its practicality. Exams in the mother tongue are being tested by the Eastern […]
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Grants are not paid all on the same day, SASSA grants start on the second of every month however, weekends are not counted so, if the second is on a Saturday, grant payments will only begin on the 4th of that month starting with: Older person’s grant (old […]
The Covid-19 pandemic heavily disrupted schooling operations and learners have not been getting enough examination practice. As a result, a provincial education department will be launching a campaign to get learners back on track. In an attempt to reverse the learning losses caused by the pandemic, the Western Cape Department of Education (WCED) announced that schools across […]
One of things South Africa has always been criticized for is the rising school dropout rates. Many believe that the reason behind the country’s high figures is that the education system is subjecting learners to teaching methods and subjects that have set them up for failure. In an attempt to address the high dropout rate […]