South Africans have voiced their concerns about the looming deadline of the Sassa SRD grant in March next year. They say want it to be extended as some of them have no…
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Almost 50% of SA Population Receives SASSA Grants
During his recent Medium Term Budget Policy Statement, the Minister of Finance painted a bleak picture of the country’s economic outlook as it grapples with bolstering its social security system in the…
Approximately 287 000 young unemployed individuals BEEI
The second phase of the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative is currently underway. Approximately 287 000 young unemployed individuals were placed at schools and given employment and training opportunities in the Education sector….
Over 9 Million Young People In South Africa Are Unemployed
The advocacy group, Youth Capital has said that the South African government should prioritise youth unemployment in the medium-term budget as more than 9 million young people are unemployed in the country. …
IEB Matric Results To Be Released on 9 January 2022.
The Class of 2021 is now in the middle of their final Matric examination, with exams coming to an end in December for Matrics. Here’s when IEB learners should expect their final…
Teacher Assistants Use R3817.44 per month Stipends to pay University Fees
The education assistants who were recruited as part of the Basic Education Employment Initiative have officially stepped into schools and started work. This initiative is said to be helping the youth of…
Post Office R350 grant payment dates for November 2021
No payments of the R350 social relief of distress (SRD) grant will be made in the first week of November as it is reserved for the payment of old age, child and…
NSFAS will not fund 2021 academic year for LLB students at Wits
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is generally known as one of the biggest funders in public institutions of higher learning. Its mandate is focused on candidates from poor background and…
How to Check my NSFAS Application Status
NSFAS has announced that this year’s application period will run more efficiently than what was seen in previous years. One change the financial aid scheme has made involves your NSFAS application status….
Unisa launched on-campus Covid-19 rapid testing and vaccination
Unisa has recently launched an on-campus Covid-19 rapid testing and vaccination programme for staff and students. The university hopes its vaccination programme will contribute towards the country’s vaccination goals. Advertisement The Muckleneuk Campus,…
How the organisation wants to reduce youth unemployment
The lack of job security for the youth continues to be a prevailing issue in South Africa. Project Lead at Youth Capital, Kristal Duncan-Williams breaks down how the organisation wants to reduce…
SEE: TOP 10 Best High Schools In South Africa
Do you want to send your child to the best high schools in South Africa? If you answered yes, then this post is for you. As of 2021, you will receive complete information…
What need to know about Covid-19?
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.Most people who fall sick with COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover without special treatment. However, some will…
What you need to know about UIF
What is the UIF website? The UIF’s online website can be found at https://ufiling.labour.gov.za/uif/ What is the UIF toll-free number? You can call the UIF’s toll-free Switchboard on 012 337 1997 or the…
SASSA: What Does IRP5 Registered Mean?
For so long, many people have been asking SASSA what IRP5 Registered means. Finally, SASSA has responded and announced the meaning of the term. IRP5 is a document, also known as the…
SASSA R350 Grant: What Does application status ‘Age Outside Range’ Mean?
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has rejected around 3.7 million Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD) applications since the grant was reintroduced in August 2021. There are a number of…
SASSA R350 Grant: What Government Payroll Registered Means
Around 4 million Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant applications were rejected since the support mechanism was reintroduced in August 2021. SRD grant applications can be rejected for a number of different…
SASSA R350 Grant: What ‘Reffered_SAFPS’ Means
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has put a number of measures in place to ensure that only people who deserve the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant, receive payment….
UCT Online High School Partners With Sanlam To Provide Scholarships
Financially disadvantaged prospective learners of the recently launched UCT Online High School have now been afforded the opportunity to apply for a scholarship. This week, UCT’s Online High School and Sanlam Group…
Student want NSFAS to extend its cap from R350 000 to R600 000.
The South African Student Congress, also known as SASCO, has welcomed the opening of the NSFAS applications which will run from 2 November to 7 January 2022. However, some students have not…