University of Cape Town MasterCard Scholarship is an educational initiative that provides academically talented young people from economically disadvantaged communities in Africa with access to quality university education. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UCT provides full-cost scholarships to young Africans who are first-time undergraduate or postgraduate (honours and master’s) degree-seeking applicants. The scholarships ensure a […]
Students hoping to enrol in an academic programme at the University of KwaZulu-Natal have a small window of opportunity to secure their place at the institution, this possible as the university announced an extension to their 2023 registration period. The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has announced an extension to its 2023 registration period. This comes […]
A 96-year-old woman, Violet Edwards has set a record of being the oldest African-American woman to graduate from college after she received her degree from Mercy College in New York, United States. Violet Edwards was also the oldest person to in Florida, United States to receive a degree and the fifth-oldest person in the world […]
DO YOU WANT TO BE A TEACHER? JOIN THE ST PETER’S PREP SCHOOLS TEACHER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME An opportunity exists for exceptional Teaching Interns to join the school in January 2024. If you have a passion for teaching young children and are looking to grow and learn within a dynamic and caring environment, then this is the opportunity for you. […]
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 […]