Many of those in the construction industry has taken note of the importance of formal qualifications and association. As a result, they require their workers to be registered with some association. One such association is the SACPCMP, which is the body that regulates health and safety in the construction industry. So, If registering with the [...]
In the last few years, electricity has increased by a staggering amount, making it more expensive to buy electricity now than ever before. However, this increase is not reflective of rising inflation. Instead, from 2011 to 2021, electricity increased by 173%, and if Eskom has its way, buying electricity could be substantially more costly in [...]
Having tertiary education can open doors to new, exciting, and in many instances, better-paying opportunities, which is why further education is so sought after in South Africa. However, because the cost of further education, whether at a college or university, is more than most families can afford, the only way to get a better and [...]
Are you a young entrepreneur with a business idea or an existing business in need of financial assistance? If yes, you might consider applying for a grant from the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA). Through the NYDA Funding Programme, the agency provides financial support to young entrepreneurs with promising prospects for enterprise development. Between 2019 [...]
The University of South Africa, known as Unisa, stands proud as a top institution for higher education. It is Africa’s most significant open-distance higher learning institution, and its courses and qualifications are respected worldwide. Unisa thoroughly deserves its reputation as a provider of academic excellence. Learners of all ages apply in their thousands for admission [...]
What is uFiling? Since April 2002, all South African employers and employees must declare their income and contribute to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF). The UIF, which was established in terms of Section 4(1) of the Unemployment Insurance Act No. 63 of 2001, gives short-term financial support to workers if they become unemployed or are [...]
What is the Funza Lushaka Bursary? The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme is a programme that provides financial support to students pursuing teaching degrees. Upon completion of studies, a beneficiary is assigned a school by the provincial education department and is required to teach that school for a period equivalent to the bursary’s duration. The total [...]
Applying to university can be a stressful, time-consuming, and costly endeavour. Especially when you consider that every varsity has its different due dates, varying registration fees, and unique application processes. Therefore, the best way to reduce the time and resources you use on university applications is to consider using the CAO. The Central Application Office [...]
If you have applied to a post-secondary institution within South Africa, chances are you will need to access something called the Central Applications Office(CAO Application), or CAO for short. For prospective university students, there is a chance that you may have never heard of the Central Applications Office and what it is responsible for or, [...]
A step- by step guide on how to check your NSFAS status for applicants who are finding difficulty in getting it done. Before we start, it is important that the applicants know that the application results will be communicated to all applicants once NFSA receives confirmation from the institution that an academic offer has been [...]
It’s been a busy few months for South Africa’s Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF). The UIF generally provides financial assistance to South Africans who cannot keep working due to circumstances outside of their control, like suffering from severe illness or taking parental leave. However, since the coronavirus outbreak in 2020 and the subsequent lockdown, the UIF [...]
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” ― Nelson Mandela. Matric Results 2022/2023 Education has always been a means to control the transmission of values and mould the spirit before dominating the soul. Luckily, we have a coherent and transcendent education system in South Africa that upholds the rights of [...]
Life is unpredictable, and often circumstances outside of our control can lead to unfortunate outcomes. In South Africa, amidst a huge battle with Covid-19 and attempts to contain the virus outspread, the country is suffering from increasing rates of unemployment, which has reached 30%. Claim UIF South Africa Being unemployed can be incredibly overwhelming and [...]
One of the best ways to secure your future is through higher education. Having a degree or diploma opens the doors to far more career opportunities in exciting fields, opportunities that you would not be able to access without those qualifications. However, for many students, financial assistance is the only obstacle to pursuing higher training. [...]
South Africa’s unemployment rate is the highest it has ever been. Unfortunately, many of those who find themselves in need of jobs are young, often inexperienced workers – who have not been given the opportunity by companies and employment agencies because they don’t have years of experience. So, to help unemployed youth African youth find [...]