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After finishing school the studying isn't over - in fact it's just beginning! To get a well-paid job it is usually necessary to study further at a college or university to get another qualification.
We have lots of information on the types of courses you can study and the accredited institutions that offer them.
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UNISA
Newly-appointed Deputy Minister for Higher Education and Training, Yusuf Cassim, chose Unisa for his first official visit - to follow up on many complaints received from NSFAS-funded students at the university.
Registration is now open at South Africa's largest university. Here's all you need to know about the Unisa 2026 second semester registration period.
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University of South Africa (UNISA) and Parliament are collaborating to host a special colloquium in Cape Town to commemorate 30 years of South Africa’s Constitution.
If you would like to study Social Work, be sure to check Unisa out. They offer this qualification and make it convenient for you to complete your studies too!
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University
Wits University has been ranked the top university in Africa in the 2026 Center for World University Rankings (CWUR).
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.
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The Banking Sector Education and Training Authority (BANKSETA) has announced funding support for qualifying graduates from the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) who have outstanding historical student debt.
With graduate unemployment rates far too high, Peter Kriel from IIE tells us that universities have a duty to actively strengthen link between academics and employability.
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Matric Past Papers
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Click here for bursaries, post-Matric options, where to study and more.
Colleges
False Bay College is launching a new programme to help small and medium-sized business grow their operations by providing training, coaching, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
There are two problems facing South Africa today. The unemployment rate is too high - and there are not enough artisans to fill all the vacancies. Now training provider Artisan Training Institute has a solution that helps both of these problems.
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In business management, HR and leadership roles, psychological understanding is a foundational, in-demand workplace skills-set. SACAP are specialists in applied-psychology education, and have some guidelines on how to get the best out of employees.
After a rigorous audit process False Bay TVET College has received a clean audit from the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) for two consecutive financial years.
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High School
Maintaining mental health during the matric year is essential not only for good performance, but also for long-term well-being. We asked Pertunia Nkomo-Mofokeng from Rosebank International for her advice for Matrics.
As the second term of 2026 kicks off, the real work of Matric begins in earnest. This is not a year where performance suddenly matters in September, but rather a full-year campaign with the June exams the first major checkpoint that truly counts, an education expert says.
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If you've applied to university, you will most likely be required to write the National Benchmark Tests. There are a few things you should know before you register to write. We also have the information you need on how to register for the NBTs.
Matric is a year filled with excitement and responsibility - but there is also the pressure of maintaining strong academic performance.
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Online School
While there are many benefits to online homeschooling, there are also unique requirements, and one that can be particularly daunting for students is the need to maintain focus in a complex learning environment. However, an education expert says the key to success is being fully engaged, attentive, intentional and present.
The passion for STEM-education came into the spotlight at Koa Academy recently with the news that one of its Grade 9 learners, Matt Greenwood, was part of the winning team at the 2024 FIRST® Tech Challenge international competition. Alongside his South African teammates, the 15-year-old from Cape Town, joined more than 18 000 youths from 58 countries in Houston, Texas, USA for an exciting 4-day event that drew crowds of up to 50 000 people.
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Latest Course Articles
Are you interested in applying for a Higher Certificate in Nursing, but unsure if you meet the admission requirements? Here are the requirements for the qualification.
Project management is becoming an increasingly in-demand skill, as the skill of knowing how to successfully manage a project from start to finish can be the difference between success and failure. If you are interested in studying project management, here's what you should know about colleges in South Africa that offer project management courses.
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Graphic design is a career filled with people who are creative thinkers and have a love for, or enjoy art, technology, and communication. If a career in graphic design interests you, here are colleges that offer graphic design courses.
Wanting to pursue a career in Dentistry? Choosing somewhere to do dentistry in South Africa can be a difficult due to the specificity of the qualification.
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Where to Study
Berea College of Technology aims to provide high-quality career-focused education and training in response to human and environmental needs nationally and globally. They offer a wide variety of courses at their campus. Their campus is located in Durban.
General News
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.
