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NSFAS loans will ensure hundreds of students can obtain qualifications. However, loan recipients won't receive a specific NSFAS allowance.
Continue ReadingMillions of people living in South Africa are recipients of social grants. Here's when Sassa grants will be paid in April 2025.
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NSFAS allowance payments ensure students can cover essential costs while they work to obtain a tertiary education qualification. The scheme confirmed NSFAS allowance payment dates for this academic year.
Continue ReadingIf you missed the first application window or are looking for another opportunity to start your studies this year, now is your chance! TVET colleges across South Africa have officially opened applications for Trimester 2 and Semester 2 of the 2025 academic year.
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The Postbank will continue distributing new black cards to social grant beneficiaries. This will come as a welcome relief for more than a million people who require a new card to access their grant money.
Continue ReadingSassa has now released the SRD grant payment dates for March 2025. These payment dates inform millions of people when they can expect to receive their Sassa SRD grant payment.
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Applying for your Smart ID Card has gotten even easier as you can now apply online via e-Home Affairs. Here is how to apply, upload documents and pay for your application all from the comfort of your own home.
This World Children’s Day, FUTURELIFE® highlights the urgent issue of malnutrition affecting 1.6 million South African children. As part of the Joint Unity Meal Partnership (JUMP) led by HOPE worldwide South Africa (HWSA), FUTURELIFE® will have served 3.6 million meals in 2024, tackling food insecurity that impacts more than 60% of households.
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After many years without a local presence, the world's most famous ecommerce company Amazon has officially opened their South African operation. And to celebrate their first Black Friday in the country they have a wide range of special offers - that are already available for bargain hunters.
Samsung are quick-off-the-mark for their Black Friday specials. They have a wide range of their products, from TVs to fridges, gaming monitors to speaker systems, on special for the whole month of November.
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Do you have to wake up early on the 29th November to get your Black Friday specials, or do the deals last longer than one day? We look into how different retailers handle Black Friday discounts and deals.
It started out as an American holiday, built around a long weekend in the United States. But now Black Friday has spread to many countries in the world - and South Africans are always on the lookout for a bargain - so we've embraced this new money-saving tradition.
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South African superstar Tyla continues her journey to the top with a successful night at the BET Awards. She took home two awards as her juggernaut to global success in the entertainment industry shows no signs of slowing down.
With the nation swamped with the grief of the tragic and untimely passing of Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes', the Forbes family continues to celebrate their son's life. They recently announced that his much-hyped album launch, which Super Mega announced hours before his passing, will still be released as originally planned.
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After 18 years of nurturing musical stars and managing to still make us laugh with entertaining contestants, Idols SA has sadly reached the end of its road.
Rihanna will mark her return to the spotlight at the 2023 Superbowl LVII Halftime Show. The best part is, South Africans can also watch her live as she makes history.
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South African stars are making it a norm to shine brighter on international stages, putting the SA flag higher each year. It was a big night for SA's trio, Zakes Bantwini, Nomcebo Zikode, and Wouter Kellerman at the Grammy's after they received the biggest honor for their recently released song, the same ceremony hosted by SA's very own.
Beyonce has earned herself a historical title at the Grammy awards. Not only did the musician have the whole ceremony in awe of her work in the music industry but she also served looks on the red carpet.
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Many South Africans rely on the Sassa SRD grant for financial support. But what happens if you lose your phone number or application ID?
Have you received a denial for your SRD grant application and you're sure you qualify? Fortunately, there's a process to appeal these rejections.
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