MIBCO known in full as the Motor Industry Bargaining Council, is an organization created to enable employees in the motor industry to have a better life. It does this with the help of employers who payout 15.5% of their employee’s salary into their MIBCO account. Unlike taxes, the money does not go to government coffers … Read more
The construction industry development board is a government-approved body that oversees the development of the construction industry nationwide. CIBD sets construction standards that cut across all construction enterprises in South Africa to spur growth, promote the use of excellent construction materials and produce enviable results. To achieve this, it is mandatory for all contractors who … Read more
Deciding on a career is one of the most important and far-reaching decisions a young person has to make in life. Traditionally, this decision was limited. After school, you either join the workforce, or you went to university. The world is an ever-changing place, and that also goes for education. Tvet Colleges came along, and … Read more
The Zimbabwean Exemption Permit, better known as a ZEP Permit or ZEP for short, was a way to allow Zimbabweans to extend their stay in South Africa after the Zimbabwe Special Passport expired. However, as the date of expiration for the ZEP nears, it’s crucial for Zimbabweans who want to work, study, or do business … Read more
A nonprofit organisation is a tax-exempt religious, social, scientific, literary institution that works for the benefit of the public. NPOs can provide goods, services, and financial aid, to either individuals, communities, or other nonprofits in need of these. The government requires nonprofit organisations to publicise information on how they operate, their sources of funding, and … Read more
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a programme that runs annually geared towards supporting select South African students from financially unstable households and providing them with funds. Students have to apply to NSFAS through the official website first before checking whether or not their applications have been accepted. NSFAS is backed by the … Read more
How to Apply to NSFAS Online The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) provides financial aid to students at TVET colleges and public universities. They assist students who would not be able to study due to a lack of funding. What does the NSFAS bursary cover? University: Accommodation Transport up to 40km from the university … Read more
The University of Mpumalanga, established in 2014 through the amalgamation of several higher education institutions, is a non-profit public university in South Africa. With campuses in Siyabuswa and Mbombela, UMP serves over 4,000 students, offering a range of academic and extracurricular activities. The university’s mission is to offer quality education, fostering holistic student development through … Read more
Walter Sisulu University is a South African higher institution born in 2005 as a merger of three schools, namely, Eastern Cape Technikon, the University of Transkei, and Border Technikon. WSU boasts of having over 27000 students annually and about 2000 staff. Being a comprehensive gateway institution, WSU offers students a sea of courses and programmes … Read more
Rhodes University was founded in 1904, and since then till date, it has a record of outstanding academic excellence. The university is a small one with 8200 students. However, they have the best undergraduates’ students in the graduation rate in South Africa, that is not all; they also have an outstanding postgraduate with a high … Read more
The Central University of Technology is an educational institution located in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Universities of Technology are mandated to focus on educating their students in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM). They must also provide work-integrated learning (WIL); they must also teach students about entrepreneurship and provide a career-focused education. Background Universities of Technology … Read more
Nelson Mandela University Online Application and Requirements Nelson Mandela University, located in Gqeberha, South Africa, provides excellent guidance to prepare you for whichever career path you select. Applying to university can be a stressful experience. With so many requirements that vary between universities, it can feel overwhelming during the application process. Nelson Mandela University provides … Read more
The University of Venda is a South African higher institution founded in 1982 during apartheid and transformed in 1994 with the birth of democracy and liberty. Being a science, technology, and career-oriented higher institution, UNIVEN focuses on leveraging students’ strong points and transforming their weaknesses into a competitive advantage at the international level. UNIVEN highly … Read more
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is a public South African higher institution rated among Africa’s top universities and for a good reason. It boasts of hosting over 29000 students from different nationalities worldwide, with an average of 7200 of those students graduating annually. Its research centre is among the finest on the continent, with … Read more
The University of Limpopo is the number one ranked University in Mankweng and number 16 in South Africa. Its vision is to be a “leading African University focused on the developmental needs of its communities and epitomizing academic excellence and innovativeness.” They have four faculties to choose from, which are Health Sciences, Science and Agriculture, … Read more
University of Witwatersrand (WITs) is one of the leading universities around the globe located in Johannesburg, South Africa. It ranks in the top 1.4% globally. WITs University offers over 33 different programs grouped into 5 faculties at undergraduate and postgraduate levels with over 3000 courses.It is spread out into two main campuses, one in Braamfontein … Read more
Northwest University (NWU) is one of the best government-owned tertiary institutions in South Africa. According to the South African universities ranking, the university is among the top ten best universities in South Africa in cutting-edge research and contribution to academic knowledge. The university only has three main campuses, all located in the Northwest province of … Read more
The University of Kwazulu-Natal has a total of five different campuses across Kwazulu-Natal. The University of Kwazulu-Natal (UKZN) was formed when the University of Durban-Westville and the University of Natal merged. The University of Durban-Westville was founded in the 1960s, and the University of Natal was founded in 1910. These two universities merged on the … Read more
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) CPUT (Cape Peninsula University of Technology), in Cape Town, is the only university of technology in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It is also the most reputable university of technology in Africa. It has a great range of courses in which many students have successfully gained the … Read more
The University of the Western Cape is a renowned public tertiary institution in South Africa. Founded in 1959, it is home to over 23000 undergraduate and postgraduate students from different parts of Africa. As an institution focused on teaching and learning, it promotes extensive research in multiple fields and brings together some of Africa’s finest … Read more