Lerato Botha


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Lerato BothaLerato is a student studying towards a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in English Language and Literature and Gender Studies at the University of Cape Town.

Lerato previously held the position of Editor-in-Chief at Varsity Newspaper, the University of Cape Town's student newspaper and is also a part-time writer at Portal Publishing.

Her passion for writing has been one that she has developed since her years in Primary School. Despite being a child of big dreams who wanted to try everything from being a lawyer, to a designer, to a therapist, Lerato always came back to writing as her desired career. News, Features and Opinions are three of her favourite topics to write for.

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Articles by Lerato:


The University of Mpumalanga (UMP), situated in Mbombela is now open for applications if you'd like to study there in 2027. If you want to use NSFAS you must apply to the university now and then apply for NSFAS later. 


In the digital age that we are currently in, applying for jobs online has become more and more common and much more convenient. The following is a guideline for adopting this digital mindset and applying for jobs online.

 


Student loans have become a very helpful alternative to bursaries and scholarships for students looking to fund their tertiary studies. In South Africa, there are a selection of places that offer student loans that can be applied for online.


Between all the matric pass levels available in South Africa, the Bachelor’s Pass allows the student the most variety to pursue multiple post-matric opportunities without restraining the student’s options. The following is a description of these pass options, including what the requirements are for a Bachelor’s Pass.

 


The JumpStart programme, run by the Mr Price Foundation, offers a number of work-readiness programmes to prepare you for the world of retail work. 

 


A person’s CV is their make-or-break when it comes to applying for jobs, and as such, job applicants need to ensure that their CVs stand out from their competition. One way that an applicant’s CV can stand out is through the information that they choose to put in their ‘Work Experience’ section.


The Gauteng College of Nursing equips committed students with the necessary tools to enter into a rewarding career with the Gauteng Department of Health. Applications to join the college for the 2026 academic year are open for those who are interested in healthcare.


You can apply now to study nursing at Arwyp Training Institute for either the Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing or Diploma in Nursing. 


The nursing profession is a commendable and selfless one in which a licensed health care professional is tasked with caring for the ill. There are a few different paths to take to become a qualified nurse, here are a few factors to consider if you wish to pursue nursing as a career path.

 


The pursuit of university education is an extremely expensive one that continues to affect the South African youth’s capability for further education. However, depending on the student’s circumstances, there are a number of ways in which tertiary funding can be attained, including through applying for bursaries. However, a successful bursary application would require the inclusion of a motivation letter. The following provides a guideline for how to compile a strong motivation letter for a bursary application.

 


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Post-Matric Options

 

We helped you with past papers for your matric exams, so hopefully you are happy with your Matric results. So now you are faced with a lot of post-matric options that can shape your future paths. You might want to study law, teaching, or nursing. Of course studying is expensive so we have helpful advice about student loans, NSFAS bursaries, Fundi loans, ISFAP, and lots of other funding options.

These options range from pursuing higher education at universities , TVET Colleges or  private colleges, finding student accommodation, entering vocational training programs (like Learnerships and internships), joining the workforce, or even starting your own business. There are so many choices but we are here to help.

 


 

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Social grant beneficiaries who are still using South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Gold Cards have been urged to switch to the new Postbank Black Cards before the deadline.

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