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The Central Application Clearing House - usually called Cach - give students who have been rejected the opportunity to enter the university because there was no space,  a second chance of entering. 

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It assists prospecting students by sharing their matric results with public and private further and higher education institutions across the country, including colleges (public and private),  Technical and Vocational Training (TVET) colleges, universities, Setas and registered private higher institutions. 

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Institutions with open study places, technical training opportunities, or apprenticeship slots then make them available to the most suitable applicants on the Cach database.

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Refer to the table below for any CACH information you might need:

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Through CACH, you can receive career advice, referral to other opportunities such as being referred to other universities, TVET college opportunities, artisan development opportunities and other possibilities.

They’ll also help you if you’re not sure about where you should study or which career you want to follow. CACH also works to ensure that students do not become victims of bogus institutions.

Individuals signing up will need to capture their details including the field of study and programme choice, as well as accept and reject offers on the CACH system. Once the offer has been accepted, tertiary institutions will directly contact the student.


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There is help available for the many thousands of young people who are struggling to find a college or university to study at this year. The upgraded CACH service, now called CAS, that makes applications to available courses easier, either online or via Whatsapp. 


Thousands of individuals want to study at a university or TVET college in 2026 but failed to secure placement. CACH is there to assist these students find placements. And the Higher Education Department has promised a new and improved service this year. 


Thousands of learners did not get into university or college for 2025. The CACH system assists these students find placements for the courses they want to study.


CACH is a centralised platform that connects students with institutions that have available spaces. Here's when CACH applications will close for the 2025 academic year.


As the 2025 academic year approaches, many South African students eagerly await the start of their higher education journey. CACH is there to help students who have not yet secured a spot at a university or college. 
 


Do you want to gain knowledge and skills at a University, TVET College or SETA in 2024 but don't know where to start? If your answer is YES, then you should sign up for CACH. 


Many of the learners who received their matric results in the final days of January 2024, wanted to enroll in programmes at universities. The higher education department revealed how the release of the matric results is impacting universities. 


The Central Application Clearing House (CACH) system is a government online system which assists students in finding a place in university, college and other related opportunities. Here is when the system will close for 2024. 


Being rejected by a university can be extremely disheartening and demotivating. This as many young people spend a great deal of time and effort trying to meet the requirements to further their education at one of South Africa’s 26 public universities.


With 26 universities and 50 TVET colleges, applying for placement at a higher education institution can be tricky, not to mention expensive. The CAS system is aimed at improving tertiary education application processes. 


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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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