When looking for work in the United Arab Emirates, many hope that they can easily come to this country and find a well-paid job. However, things are not so simple. Before going to the Emirates in search of a better life, you should pay special attention to services for finding a suitable job, as well as carefully consider the necessary documents that you must prepare in advance. Job search methods: 1) Find a job while in the Emirates If you...
Following the Department of Basic Education's announcement that matric results will no longer be published, experts have shared their viewpoints on how this will change the lives of learners and the media industry. The Department of Basic Education has announced that the publication of matric results will not happen this year. In a statement released on Tuesday, the spokesperson for the Department of Basic Education, Elijah Mhlanga, said the...
Online learning and teaching are still new. It’s important that you equip yourself with the tools that are required, especially if you are a Unisa student who’s preparing for the Unisa online exams. Unisa has opted to adopt a non-venue-based exam option as a means to adapt to the Covid-19 pandemic. In relation to the exams, there have been changes. Students are urged to check their timetables on myUnisa for possible changes regarding...
A fake post about the outcomes of matric results has been making the rounds on social media. The Department of Basic Education has addressed these accusations ahead of the release of the 2021 matric results. A number of fake news sites published an article accusing the Amapiano music Genre of being the cause of a shocking matric failure. All the sites have a statement citing that 32% of matriculations had failed in the class of 2021. This...
As the academic year starts, most people are registering either for a new course or completing the ones that they had started. Unisa has recently released its registration dates for 2022. If you had been accepted to study at the University of South Africa (Unisa), then this is the time to register for your qualification. Nothing has changed in relation to the academic year being split over two semesters. The first semester’s registration...
Covid-19 has undoubtedly presented the biggest disruptions to Higher Education institutions in recent times but how broad is the impact? HigherHealth CEO has discussed what this could mean for tertiary students in 2022. With the necessity for behavioural change to prevent the spread of the virus, Higher Education institutions have been forced to adapt to difficult circumstances when it comes to responding to the pandemic. In addition to this,...
Important news for anyone wishing to study this year. NSFAS has just announced that the deadline for funding applications has been extended by two weeks. Important news just in from NSFAS. There was to be a very early close to funding applications this year with the 7th of January as the last day for funding. It has been announced in a statement released late on Thursday night that there is a two-week extension to help anyone still...
The University of South Africa has recently announced that registration for the 2022 academic year opens on Tuesday 4 January 2022. The registration deadlines for undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications have also been released. Registrations for the 2022 academic year at Unisa are now open. The registration deadlines are as follows: Undergraduate qualification, Honours Degrees and Postgraduate Diploma Semester 1 and 2...
Are you thinking about getting into college and spanning your career prospects? Or are you now ready to embark on your career formulating journey and seriously consider what are some jobs that will make you rich? Everyone likes to make money and lead a comfortable life. So if you’re looking for a list of job recommendations that can make you a millionaire. You’ve landed at the right place for sure. Let’s explore some options for...
Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has revealed that more than 214 000 social grants were paid out to people who had died. Another 59 000 people were paid the R350 social relief of distress (SRD) grant after they died in the last few months. Zulu said the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) runs its data with the population register of the Department of Home Affairs to ensure that people paid social or SRD grants are the correct...
SASSA has extended its condolences to the family of a man who died in a queue at its Gugulethu offices after he waited to be helped for many hours. Tragic incidents like these highlight the importance of providing safe and reliable Transportation For Elderly. Ensuring our seniors can travel to and from essential services without undue stress or risk is a responsibility we all share. An older man who recently visited the SASSA offices in...
With the dates for the upcoming SASSA SRD grant payments recently released, it is important for some beneficiaries to note that there will be days when these grant payments will not be disbursed.Advertisement The South African Post Office (SAPO) has recently released all the dates on which the SASSA SRD grants will be paid out to it's recipients. However, there are days on which this grant will not be paid out. In an effort to ensure that all...
If you are a beneficiary of the SASSA R350 grant and have opted to collect your grant payment at the post office then here are the collection days listed below.Advertisement The South African Post Office has released the upcoming payment days for the collection of the SASSA Social relief of distress grant, popularly known as the R350 grant. It's important to remember that the Post Office does not disburse R350 grant payments on days that...
The Covid pandemic has brought about so many changes to most, if not all, institutions of higher learning. Universities and relevant stakeholders are now having plans in place, preparing for the academic year ahead.Advertisement The emergence of the Omnicron variant and the fourth wave of Covid-19 infections could be problematic for the 2022 academic year. “We saw a major cluster, the fourth wave in Tshwane, that led to the discovery even of...
To begin with, every individual who has determined to how to become a firefighter must be familiar that there is a lot of work. They need to do hard work and also learn various skills. In starting days of career and education, you need to choose the school to get a proper education. After getting the certificate, one needs to get volunteer training from the organization. Moreover, this is the right way to become a successful and...
While much of the focus on vaccine mandates in South Africa has focused on corporates and large businesses, many South Africans have raised questions about whether they can introduce mandatory vaccinations for domestic workers, gardeners and other employees in their homes. Talita Laubscher, a partner at legal firm Bowmans, says domestic workers and gardeners at private households are still ’employees’. “As such, they are protected against...
NSFAS first time applicants tend to experience a number of challenges when applying for funding. With Covid-19 protocols still in place, the process will be even more challenging, this is where Unisa comes in.Advertisement The University of South Africa (Unisa) has initiated a move where it deploys representatives to communities in order to assist with NSFAS applications. In a statement made available on its website, the university believes...
NSFAS has opened its application season for learners and out-of-school youth who will be studying at public universities and TVET colleges in 2022. However, some applicants have had trouble finding their courses listed on the NSFAS website. Advertisement The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has advised applicants who are trying to apply for a course that is not listed, to select ”Undefined”. It is also imperative for...
A dream that has been approximately 75 years in the making was realised on Tuesday at Nelson Mandela University (NMU). Students will now have a new facility of its kind in the Eastern Cape province. The Nelson Mandela University (NMU) has opened its Medical School. The medical school is only the tenth of its kind in South Africa and one of two in the Eastern Cape. It is also the first medical school launched since the dawn of...
The North West Education Department was left unstable after its administrator was implicated in a scandal. Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga has now stepped in. Minister of Basic Education, Mrs. Angie Motshekga has replaced Nkhono Johannes Mohlala as the North West Department of Education Administrator. Current admin, Mohlala was arrested and granted bail on allegations associated with him being involved in the VBS Mutual Bank...