August is celebrated as Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) month in South Africa as the spotlight shines on tertiary education and training providers as a source of gaining practical skills for the working world. This campaign reminds students considering enrolling at a TVET college to be informed and knowledgeable about the occupational qualifications […]
The Public Protector has launched a separate systemic inquiry into student accommodation after inspections at a number of higher education institutions uncovered unsafe and inadequate living conditions. Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka addressed the findings during a press briefing in Pretoria on Tuesday, where she provided an update on a larger systemic probe into maladministration […]
For post-graduates seeking to leverage strong academic credentials into a career in finance consulting, the Monocle Analyst Graduate Programme 2027 presents an opportunity to develop skills within a formalised training structure and progress onto roles addressing banking and insurance challenges. The graduate vacancy is aimed at post-graduate students majoring in Finance, Data, Engineering and Sciences. […]
Unisa is offering a fully funded opportunity that enables 10 South Africans to study veterinary medicine for six years at the University of Namibia (UNAM), and prepare for a career in veterinary education in South Africa. For prospective veterinary medicine students, this is an incredibly rare opportunity that offers financial support for a highly specialised […]
FORVIA is advertising a YES Quality Graduate position at its Pretoria plant, which offers an engineering or quality sciences graduate the opportunity to acquire further experience in an automotive production environment. The fixed-term appointment is for a period of 12 months and is aimed at graduates with at least one year of experience in the […]
Ikusasa Student Grant Programme 2027 For many South African students, the dream of obtaining a degree is limited by financial barriers. The Ikusasa Student Grant Programme is chipping away at this problem as it aids learners from poor and “missing middle” families with their studies. The scheme facilitates financial support to students from lower-income households, […]
About 2,000 learners from the Western Cape have taken part in the 2026 Mandela Day Career Development Festival, gaining access to information about universities, TVET colleges, SETAs, bursaries, student funding and career opportunities. The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) officially launched the first day of the 2026 festival at Umyezo Wama Apile High […]
Home and online schooling are becoming increasingly important options for South African families looking for flexible ways to support their children’s education, allowing learners to work at an appropriate pace while developing independence and digital skills. The traditional classroom remains an important part of South Africa’s education system, but it is not the only way […]
The Eastern Cape Department of Education has confirmed that 123 schools are set to close during the coming financial year, as the province responds to declining learner enrolment and the impact this has on the allocation of teachers and other education resources. The department has also identified another 300 schools for possible closure in the […]
The Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) has committed to resolving outstanding bursary allowance payments for 104 students by 7 August 2026, while a further 108 beneficiaries are set to undergo an expedited documentation and verification process. The commitments follow an intervention by Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Yusuf Cassim after students and […]
