UNIVEN Career Expo Sets Students Up With Employers and Industry Leaders

UNIVEN Career Expo Sets Students

University of Venda (UNIVEN) students got the chance to speak with employers, and industry and government representatives at a three-day career expo hosted by the university’s Faculty of Management, Commerce and Law. Faculty of Management, Commerce and Law Career Expo set out to connect students and organisations with an interest in establishing links between higher … Read more

Public vs Private Schools: What South African parents need to know before choosing a school

Public vs Private Schools

There are no simple answers to the debate about whether private schools in South Africa deliver an education that is better than what is available in public schools. The quality of schools can vary significantly across the board, with both public and private schools having certain advantages, depending on the circumstances. A well-run public school … Read more

Sasol Learnership 2026: 36-Month Maintenance and Production Programme opens in Sasolburg

Sasol Learnership 2026

Sasol announced a 36-month Maintenance and Production Learnership in Sasolburg with training opportunities in Mechanical Fitting, Electrical and Chemical Plant Operations. The learnership will be offered on a 36-month fixed-term contract which includes work-integrated learning plus structured or institutional learning. Applications for the opportunity will be accepted until 16 October 2026. The Sasol Maintenance and … Read more

Lesaka APEX Graduate Programme 2027 opens in Johannesburg for future leaders

APEX Graduate Programme 2027

Lesaka Technologies is calling for graduate applications to its APEX Graduate Programme 2027, a permanent graduate opportunity in Johannesburg, Gauteng for graduates with excellent academic records, leadership potential and an interest in technology, finance or operations. Applications close on 30 October 2026. Unlike a traditional graduate opportunity focused on a short internship, Lesaka state that … Read more

2026 Matric Final Exams: Prep Tips

Matric Final Exams

With the 2026 matric exams looming, Grade 12 learners need to start seriously revising and practicing for the final assessments. The revisionary period before final examinations can be long and stressful – but it doesn’t have to be. While rereading notes is all well and good, there are better ways for learners to study and … Read more

Unisa professor turns waste tyres into shoe polish in circular-economy research

Unisa professor

A Unisa professor is using discarded waste tyres to make shoe polish, showing others how materials that are typically thrown away can be made into something else valuable. Professor Tebogo Mashifana spoke about her work through an inaugural lecture in September 2026, outlining research on the circular economy and finding ways in which waste can … Read more

Department of Basic Education Returns R743 Million To National Revenue Fund After Leaving It Unused In 2025/26 Budget

National Revenue Fund

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has returned R743 million to the National Revenue Fund after leaving it undistributed during the 2025/26 financial year, including millions of rand earmarked for early childhood development and school infrastructure. The amount of money left undistributed is significant because a considerable proportion was allocated to programmes and services, including … Read more

Call for Applications: AGSA Bursary 2027 – Requirements, Coverage and Closing Date

AGSA Bursary 2027

The AGSA bursary is open to South African citizens who intend to study or who are currently studying for a degree in Chartered Accountancy at a SAICA-endorsed university. This bursary covers full-time students on courses such as the BCom Accounting (CA stream) and Bachelor of Accounting (CA stream). Applications for the 2027 academic year are … Read more

Matric Exams 2026: Free Past Papers, Memos and Study Guides for Grade 12 Learners

Matric Exams 2026

Grade 12 learners preparing for the Matric exams can access a range of free study resources without breaking the bank. Past examination papers, marking memoranda and study guides can be used to understand the format of the exams, practice answering questions and identify areas of learning which need improvement. Use Free Matric Past Papers and … Read more

ICRM 2027 Learnership Programme: Graduate Opportunity in Compliance and Risk Management

ICRM 2027 Learnership Programme

Citi South Africa is seeking new university graduates for the Citi ICRM 2027 Learnership Programme, which offers a one-year opportunity for participants to gain relevant workplace experience within the sphere of financial compliance and risk management. The programme is intended for graduates who seek to transition to a professional environment after university while developing skills … Read more