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The latest news brought to you by the Careers Portal team on the world of education, training, NSFAS, SASSA, and so much more.


StatsSA has released the latest unemployment rates, and it's not good news for young people, where the number of people looking for work continues to rise. 


Students from False Bay TVET College have been achieving at a number of national competitions, and they have the medals to show for it!

 


The Services Seta has launched their PowerX² programe at the Mahikeng Hotel School. The initiative aims to offer 20,000 internships to unemployed graduates in South Africa. 


Parents and guardians in the Western Cape wanting to submit a school transfer application for their child should do so as soon as possible as the WCED is currently open for Grade 2-7 and Grade 9-12 transfers. 


The Administrator who is currently running NSFAS has filed his first report with the Higher Education Minister, highlighting the organisation's failings and promising to restore public confidence in the scheme. 


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.


The Chemical Industries SETA is collaborating with WITS University to make sure that local businesses are at the leading edge of new green hydrogen economy. 


This year's Educate progamme that supports Matric learners has been officially launched with Deputy Minister Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube applauding the role of private companies working with the government to improve education standards. 


Civil society group OUTA is calling for a financial Investigation into the R442 million INSETA student fund budget. INSETA is tasked with addressing skills development needs in the insurance sector, but its activities in supporting students is now under review. 


Learners at Merebank Secondary School in South Durban are set to benefit from uninterrupted science and STEM education following the handover of a new solar-powered learning container by Engen. 


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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.

 


 

Latest SASSA articles

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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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.


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