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Services SETA has apologised to affected bursary students at TVET colleges and universities for delays in finalising their bursary funding and payments.


Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim is on the road again - continuing his oversight visits to universities and TVET Colleges to follow up on issues being faced by students across the country. 


Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim is keeping up on the pressure on student funding organisations - following up on complaints received at the Department's helpline for students.  The Services Seta is the latest to finalise outstanding payments to deserving students. 


 Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has congratulated UCT on its improved position in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027 - reclaiming its place as the top university in Africa. 


University students should leave higher education with more than a qualification. They should develop the critical thinking, values and ethical awareness needed to succeed in their careers and contribute meaningfully to society, according to Dr Naledi Pandor. 

 


Twenty-nine young South Africans traveled to the 48th WorldSkills International Competition in Shanghai, China, where they competed against some of the world's leading young skilled professionals.


The Joint National Inquiry into South Africa’s response to gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) has been extended following a strong response from the public. 


TVET Colleges are opening over the next few weeks for full-time study in 2027. NSFAS will also be opening soon for these courses. We have the details for you. 


There have been numerous investigations into universities, TVET Colleges, Setas, and other organisation in the post-school education sector.  The Minister has promised better governance in the future, ensuring that allocated funds are used wisely, and to the benefit of students and learners in the sector. 


Eighteen young people from disadvantaged backgrounds have been selected to study medicine in Cuba through the Nelson Mandela Fidel Castro Medical (NMFC) Training Programme. 


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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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