Scholarships and Fellowships

MAD Leadership Scholarship 2027 Opens Applications for Future South African Leaders

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The Make a Difference Leadership Foundation (MAD) has officially launched applications for its 2027 scholarship programme, providing educational funding, mentorship, leadership development, and long-term support to deserving South African learners and students. The scholarship programme is designed to identify academically capable young people who demonstrate leadership potential, community involvement, and a commitment to creating positive … Read more

Thousands of TVET Students Demand Funding as Workplace Training Delays Block Graduation

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TVET Students Demand Funding

Published: 10 June 2026Author: Phindile DlomoCategory: Education News | TVET Colleges | Student Funding Thousands of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students across South Africa say they are trapped between completing their studies and starting their careers because they cannot secure the workplace training required to graduate. The growing frustration reached a boiling … Read more

Unisa Becomes South Africa’s Top Producer of Doctoral Graduates as Research Output Reaches New Heights

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Unisa

Published: 5 June 2026Author: Phindile DlomoCategory: Higher Education | Research | Graduation News Unisa Claims Top National Position for Doctoral Graduate Output The University of South Africa (Unisa) has reached a significant milestone in higher education, emerging as South Africa’s leading producer of research doctoral graduates according to the latest Department of Higher Education and … Read more

Home Affairs Smart ID Drive Reaches 118,000 Applications in Just Eight Weeks as Digital Rollout Expands

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Home Affairs Smart ID

Introduction South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs is accelerating its digital transformation efforts as the rollout of Smart ID services through participating banks continues expanding nationwide. The Department of Home Affairs has processed more than 118,000 Smart ID applications in only eight weeks through its newly expanded digital banking partnership programme. The initiative forms part … Read more

SARS Tax Crackdown Puts Pressure on South Africa’s Growing E-Commerce and Digital Economy

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SARS Tax Crackdown

Introduction South Africa’s booming e-commerce sector is facing increased pressure as the South African Revenue Service (SARS) intensifies tax compliance enforcement across digital businesses, online sellers and individuals earning income through online platforms. The rapid growth of online shopping, digital entrepreneurship and remote income streams has created new opportunities for businesses and freelancers across South … Read more

Limpopo Teen Innovator Designs “Alerting Earpiece” Safety Device to Help Fight Crime and Gender-Based Violence

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Limpopo Teen Innovator

Introduction A young innovator from Limpopo is earning praise after developing a creative safety technology concept aimed at helping protect people during dangerous situations. Sixteen-year-old Bohlale Mphahlele from Limpopo has designed a personal safety device called the “Alerting Earpiece” — a compact earring-shaped device equipped with features intended to improve emergency response and personal security. … Read more