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Minister Buti Manamela Urges Grade 12 Learners to Apply Early for Universities, TVET Colleges and Student Funding Opportunities Grade 12 Learners Encouraged to Plan Ahead for 2027 Studies South Africa’s Grade 12 learners have been urged not to delay their applications for universities, TVET colleges and student funding opportunities as the Department of Higher Education … Read more

DALRO Invites Wits Law Students to Apply for the Tiego Moseneke Memorial Scholarship The Dramatic, Artistic and Literary Rights Organisation (DALRO) has opened applications for the DALRO Scholarship in Memory of Tiego Moseneke, offering financial assistance to qualifying postgraduate law students at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits). The scholarship is intended for students specialising … Read more

SACBW Foundation Bursary 2027 Aims to Empower the Next Generation of South African Women in Business The South African Council for Business Women (SACBW) Foundation has opened applications for its 2027 Bursary Programme, giving academically talented young women the opportunity to pursue higher education despite financial challenges. The bursary is specifically aimed at female Matric … Read more

Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme 2027 Opens Applications for Future Engineers, Architects and Built Environment Professionals The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure has officially opened applications for the Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme 2027, offering financial support to South African students who dream of building careers in engineering and the built environment. The bursary is designed to assist deserving … Read more

NWU Postgraduate Diploma in Education Management and Leadership Teachers and education professionals who want to move into leadership and management positions require more than classroom experience—they need advanced knowledge of education systems, leadership strategies, education law, and research-informed decision-making. The North-West University (NWU) Faculty of Education offers the Postgraduate Diploma in Education Management and Leadership, … Read more

Services SETA Continues National TVET Bursary Campaign at Majuba TVET College Services SETA has continued its nationwide effort to improve access to education by taking its TVET Bursary Activation Campaign to Majuba TVET College in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal. The initiative, delivered in partnership with the South African Public Colleges Organisation (SAPCO), forms part of a broader … Read more

DSTI-NRF Postgraduate Funding 2027: NRF Extends Application Deadlines for Master’s and Doctoral Students The National Research Foundation (NRF) has officially extended the application deadlines for first-time Master’s and Doctoral applicants seeking DSTI-NRF Postgraduate Funding for the 2027 academic year. The updated application schedule gives prospective postgraduate students additional time to submit their funding applications through … Read more

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme and the Special Investigating Unit have welcomed a landmark ruling by the Western Cape High Court declaring the controversial student allowance payment tender involving four service providers unlawful, invalid, and unconstitutional. The judgment is being viewed as a significant victory for transparency, accountability, and good governance in the management … Read more

New Global Rankings Highlight Africa’s Leading Universities Africa’s top universities have once again gained international recognition, with institutions from South Africa and Egypt securing the majority of spots in the latest 2026–2027 Best Global Universities Rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. The annual rankings evaluate thousands of universities worldwide based on research performance, … Read more