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If you want to study next year, you need to start by applying. The key is to find out the 2022 institution application dates. Applying for tertiary studies can be challenging to find out the details you need. From finding out the application dates so that you can start collecting all of the documents required. Application dates may vary and/or change due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Most colleges are opening up for 2022 applications during the month of May. 

Minister Blade Nzimande says that TVET Colleges are set to reopen as per the TVET calendar for 2021, released weeks ago. 

The National Senior Certificate exams commenced last week and with the added stress caused by the Covid-19 pandemic grade 12 students have to master their study techniques to succeed. Since this year consisted mostly of online work online study tips may come in handy. 

83 grade 12 learners and their teachers at Klaas Mothapo Secondary School in Limpopo have started a catch-up program by turning their school into a camp. 

Despite the impact of Covid-19 on the education of the matric class of 2020, the quality assurer in general and further education and training, Umalusi says no special adjustments will be made to the matric exams. 

2020 has been a challenging year, especially for learners at schools and those in matric, which is why Umalusi is so concerned that they may not be ready for their exams which are approaching. Due to lockdown learners lost a lot of valuable class time to learn the syllabus. Mafu Rakometsi, CEO of Umalusi, addressed his concerns about how disruptions by the current pandemic may have affected the education system.

The Science Education Centre at the University of Limpopo will be moving its science programmes online. The programmes promote science awareness and aim to not only educate learners in school but members of the public as well.

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is calling for the National School Nutrition Programme to be made available to all learners. 

Wits University has spoken out against rumours that many Wits students have been deregistering due to not being able to cope with online learning.

Minister Nzimande addressed how the academic year will work for those in the Community Education and Training sector. This includes updates on Adult Education Training, Senior Certificate, as well as full time and part-time qualifications.