SAQA Verification

You can verify your educational qualifications on the National Learners’ Records Database (NLRD) via SAQA VeriSearch at the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) . ​​​​​​All communication for verification services should be done electronically: Clients that have a legal contract with SAQA for verifications must send an email to verifications@saqa.org.za Individual requests for verification letters must be sent to verificationsletter@saqa.org.za No emails should be sent to individual … Read more

Can I Study and Get a Job Without a Matric Certificate?

Can I get a job without a matric certificate? The simple answer is yes! There are many alternative options for students who do not have their matric certificate yet. Some of these include volunteering, completing an internship and starting with entry-level jobs. Where can I study without a matric certificate? TVET Colleges TVET colleges, allow you to study without … Read more

Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG) 2025/2026

Applications Open:  May, 2025/2026 Closing Date:  September, 2025/2026 Bursary Details:  The Margaret McNamara Grants (MMEG) are aimed at providing financial assistance to women from developing countries in order to help them pursue their education.  South African women enrolled part time or full time at the following universities are invited to apply: University of the Witwatersrand University of … Read more

Beit Trust Scholarship Now Open

Every year, the Beit Trustees offer scholarships to partner universities in the UK and South Africa. Graduates who are Zimbabwean Nationals, under the age of 30 (or 35 in the case of medical doctors and veterinarians), are eligible to apply. You should apply directly to the universities listed below. We would advise you to apply … Read more

Freshers’ Guide to What to Take to University 2025/2026

I didn’t really know what I needed for the university until I got there and got handicapped a few times. If you’ve already got admission to the university and making your preparation, get this important stuff. A laptop I started my university education with no laptop, and honestly, I struggled. I read some of my … Read more

Apply Now for a Full Bursary to Study Emergency Management Services

The city of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services is offering 20 bursaries to Johannesburg residents who want to pursue careers in fire fighting and Emergency Medical Care. 2020 is getting closer and closer, and as we move towards the end of the year, matric learners are completing their final exams and getting ready to face the … Read more

RUconnected: How to Access Rhodes University LMS

RUconnected is Rhodes University’s learning management system for students and lecturers. The Moodle LMS platform allows for browsing content for your courses and to download your content to your device. Ruconnect also allows you to contact other people in courses, upload images, documents, video, or audio files from your mobile device, and many other features … Read more

Tshwane University of Technology Student Portal Guide

TUT ITS is the name of the student portal of the Tshwane University of Technology. As a current student, this is where you will find important information about schedules, exams, and student support. You can also find quick links to the online registration system, your student email, MyTUTor, and the library. How to log into … Read more

NSFAS FAQS (FEE FREE HIGHER EDUCATION)

Why has NSFAS chosen to work with Thusong Centres for the 2025/2026 Application Cycle Thusong Service Centres are one-stop, integrated community development centres, with community participation and services relevant to people’s needs. They aim to empower the poor and disadvantaged through access to information, services and resources from government, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), parastatals, business, etc. … Read more

NSFAS Postgraduate Qualifications

Fully subsidised free higher education and training for poor and working class South Africans. As of the 2025/2026 academic year, NSFAS will no longer provide funding for postgraduate courses. This includes postgraduate certificates, postgraduate diplomas, honours degrees, masters and PhD degrees. Students who were funded in 2020 for any of the 2020 NSFAS funded postgraduate … Read more