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Students at Majuba TVET College’s Dundee Campus in KwaZulu-Natal now have access to a dedicated safe space where they can seek help for gender-based violence (GBV), mental health challenges and other psychosocial needs.


The SAPS has received more than 300,000 profile registrations as young South Africans apply for its recruitment drive - with 156,131 profile registrations in the first 24 hours.


Students who have not yet applied for National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funding for the 2027 academic year have only a few days left to submit their applications.


President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South African businesses to recognise the potential, skills and determination of young job seekers.


The Funza Lushaka Bursary can help cover the costs associated with earning a teaching degree. Funza Lushaka bursary 2027 online application is now open.


South African universities have been urged to rethink their teaching and assessment methods as artificial intelligence (AI) transforms higher education. 


The day this year's Matrics have been working towards has finally arrived. As nearly 1m young people start to write their final exams the Education Minister is optimistic for good results. 


Matric final exams start this week with nearly one million learners set to write.
 


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 2027 academic year are open for those who are interested in healthcare.


Examination body Umalusi has confirmed that everything is in place for the smooth running of this year's Matric final exams. 1,078,879 candidates will sit the finals and the Umalusi CEO has confirmed that they will be monitoring the exams closely. 


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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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