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NSFAS 2024 Applications Now Open

NSFAS currently funds more than one million students in tertiary education in South Africa. This number is set to grow as the financial aid scheme has officially opened 2024 NSFAS applications.  The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has officially announced the opening date for the 2024 application period. Prospective students can begin submitting their NSFAS bursary applications

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Learnerships At Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency x40

The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) invites applications from unemployed candidates to apply for a twelve (12) months Learnership Programmes for the Financial Year 2024/2025. The programmes integrate practical, theory and includes both structured work experience and structured learning with an accredited training provider – leading to an SAQA accredited qualification.  The following are

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The NSFAS Application Process :Students Don’t Understand

Thousands of students receive funding from NSFAS which allows them to access higher education and obtain a qualification. However, students believe that there are several things NSFAS can do to improve the student experience. A recent investigation into the impact of National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funding on students in South African higher education was presented

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 matric result 2023 at www.education.gov.za

Department Releases Matric Results Release Schedule Checking Matric Results Online in 2023 Around one million learners are currently waiting for the release of the matric exam results. The basic education department has released the matric results release schedule.  The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has released the official matric results release schedule. The schedule informs matric learners who recently

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Release of 2023 National Senior Certificate Examination Results

The 2023 National Senior Certificate examinations will conclude on 6 December 2023 and the Minister of Basic Education, Mrs Angie Motshekga, will announce the outcome of the examinations on 18 January 2024. Results will be released to candidates on 19 January 2024. Some results may not be available because of technical issues. Click here to check you matric results now RE-MARK/RE-CHECK

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How To Apply For The R350 Grant For January 2024

Millions of South Africans rely on financial assistance from the government each month just to afford basic goods and services. Those in need of assistance are encouraged to apply for the R350 grant from the South African Social Security Agency in January. The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) provides financial assistance to millions of vulnerable

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NSFAS Returns Funding To More Than 14 000 Unfunded Students

Earlier this year, 45 000 students had their funding stripped by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). It was then found that 14 000 of these students qualified for funding. In July, NSFAS released a statement revealing that acting upon the findings of the Auditor-General, their internal compliance processes and the observations of the Special Investigation Unit (SIU),

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Government might increase R350 Grant Amount in 2024, says Deputy President

South Africa’s deputy president praised the implementation of the R350 grant as it provides financial assistance to vulnerable adults. However, they acknowledged that the buying power of the grant has dwindled since it was first introduced.  Deputy President Paul Mashatile addressed the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) this week where he chronicled the progress and

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