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Higher Education

Deadline looms for NSFAS outstanding appeal documents

1 day

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Consumer Law

When the numbers don't add up: Educational risks of counterfeit calculators

Jason Govender and Jarred West 2 days

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Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

Study abroad for film and TV: Last call for 2026 NFVF international bursary applications

27 Feb 2026

Oxford University Press SA introduces Student Wellbeing Journal to help curb rising anxiety concerns

Higher Education

Oxford University Press SA introduces Student Wellbeing Journal to help curb rising anxiety concerns

Issued by Oxford University Press 20 Feb 2026

Colleges accepting late applications for 2026

Higher Education

Colleges accepting late applications for 2026

Issued by FundiConnect 17 Feb 2026

A sign outside Elshaddai Learning Academy advertises classes from Grade RR to 12, but accreditation authority Umalusi says the school has not applied for matric accreditation. This photo was taken last week. Photo: Kimberly Mutandiro/GroundUp

Primary & Secondary Education

Private school misleads parents about matric accreditation

Kimberly Mutandiro 5 Feb 2026

Dis-Chem widens Million Comforts to back learner empowerment

ESG & Sustainability

Dis-Chem widens Million Comforts to back learner empowerment

2 Feb 2026

Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

Deadline looms for NSFAS rejected students to appeal

30 Jan 2026

Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

NSFAS approves funding for over 626,000 first-time applicants

23 Jan 2026

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Primary & Secondary Education

Matrics urged to register for second chance programme by 6 February

16 Jan 2026

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Higher Education

Central Application Service: Your key to post-school education opportunities

14 Jan 2026

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CSI & Philanthropy

Shimza's Hopeful Soles project reaches 3,000 children in Gauteng

14 Jan 2026

South African school calendar dates for 2026

Primary & Secondary Education

South African school calendar dates for 2026

Issued by FundiConnect 13 Jan 2026

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Primary & Secondary Education

Over 4,000 Grade 1 and 8 learners still to be placed in Gauteng

7 Jan 2026

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Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

NSFAS processes funding applications for 2026

6 Jan 2026

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Primary & Secondary Education

Schools given bonus day off in 2026 academic calendar

Shan Radcliffe 5 Jan 2026

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Agriculture

Applications closing for Beefmaster’s 2026 agriculture bursary

24 Dec 2025

Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

Call for students to apply for scholarship to study in Germany

18 Dec 2025

Saving Grace Education Group opens 2026 enrolments and invites parents to reflect on their child’s 2025 year

Primary & Secondary Education

Saving Grace Education Group opens 2026 enrolments and invites parents to reflect on their child’s 2025 year

Issued by Saving Grace Education 3 Dec 2025

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Employment Equity

A business guide to avoiding the December bursary trap - part 3

Mariëtte van Wyk 3 Dec 2025

The Western Cape High Court has ordered the Western Cape Education department to develop a proper management plan within six months to deal with late school admissions. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Primary & Secondary Education

Court lambasts WCED, orders it to fix late school admissions

Tania Broughton 2 Dec 2025

Northlink unveils the Boilermaker Centre of Specialisation

Higher Education

Northlink unveils the Boilermaker Centre of Specialisation

Issued by Northlink College 1 Dec 2025

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Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

100 bursaries available from Cornerstone Institute

24 Nov 2025

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Skills Development & Training

A business guide to avoiding the December bursary trap - part 2

Mariëtte van Wyk 21 Nov 2025

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Student Accommodation

South Africa faces a 500,000-bed shortage as student funding grows

20 Nov 2025

Richfield launches SA’s first Saica-endorsed BCom (AGA-IT) degree

Higher Education

Richfield launches SA’s first Saica-endorsed BCom (AGA-IT) degree

Issued by Richfield 14 Nov 2025

Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

10 bursaries up for grabs in Capsicum Hospitality & Culinary Leadership Challenge 2026

11 Nov 2025

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Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

Just over 3 weeks left to apply for the PSG Bursary SA 2026

7 Nov 2025

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Primary & Secondary Education

Warning against fraudsters offering school placements

5 Nov 2025

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Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

Mercedes-Benz SA bursary 2026 - less than 5 weeks left to apply

27 Oct 2025

Mariëtte van Wyk, Technical Specialist, The BEE Chamber

Skills Development & Training

A business guide to avoiding the December bursary trap

Mariëtte van Wyk 20 Oct 2025

Umalusi briefing the media on the state of readiness of the public and private assessment bodies (Department of Basic Education, Department of Higher Education and Training, Independent Examinations Board and South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute) to conduct, administer and manage the 2025 end of year national examinations. -

Primary & Secondary Education

All systems go for matric exams 2025 - Umalusi

16 Oct 2025

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela

Higher Education

SA, Ireland strengthen cooperation in education and innovation

14 Oct 2025

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Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

Applications still open for TFG Fellowship Bursary 2026

8 Oct 2025

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Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

Last call for applications: Transnet Bursary South Africa 2026

26 Sep 2025

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Higher Education

Call for nominations to strengthen CET college councils

23 Sep 2025

Richfield champions academic excellence with Top Achiever Awards

Higher Education

Richfield champions academic excellence with Top Achiever Awards

Issued by Richfield 19 Sep 2025

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Higher Education

"War room" for 2026 academic year

16 Sep 2025

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Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

Students across all fields of study urged to apply for Willowton Sanzaf Bursary

12 Sep 2025

How to apply to NSFAS 2026

Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

How to apply to NSFAS 2026

Issued by FundiConnect 10 Sep 2025

Home vs online: Parents weigh quality, structure, and support in alternative schooling

E-learning

Home vs online: Parents weigh quality, structure, and support in alternative schooling

Issued by Impaq 8 Sep 2025

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Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

Still time to apply for the 2026 Amazon Bursary South Africa

1 Sep 2025

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Primary & Secondary Education

Final call for Mpumalanga learner admissions for 2026 academic year

27 Aug 2025

Top 10 TVET colleges in South Africa

Skills Training

Top 10 TVET colleges in South Africa

Issued by FundiConnect 20 Aug 2025

Supplied image - some former recipients of the Shoprite Group bursary (L-R): Anri Loots, Jack van Oordt, Samkelwa Yibe, Atlegang Mpa and Kamvalethu Mali

Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

Last call for applications: Shoprite bursary adds bonus benefit for 2025/2026

15 Aug 2025

Students from Ekurhuleni West TVET College protested on Tuesday over unpaid NSFAS payments. Photo: Kimberly Mutandiro / GroundUp

Higher Education

Students march in Germiston over unpaid NSFAS fees

Kimberly Mutandiro 30 Jul 2025

A mid-year moment to rethink education

Primary & Secondary Education

A mid-year moment to rethink education

Issued by Impaq 28 Jul 2025

Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

Last chance to apply for UCT Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Scholarship

21 Jul 2025