The Central Applications Office, also referred to as CAO, is used by many colleges and universities in South Africa for applications. Here’s which colleges and universities use CAO and other information you will need. Universities and colleges such as the Durban University of Technology and Regent Business School use the Central Applications Office (CAO) for […]
Frequently Asked Questions
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How Long Does Sassa Take To Verify Bank Details?
ANSWER: Sassa has reminded clients that the bank verification process does not have a set timeframe. They said, ‘The process of bank verification does not have a set timeframe. The applicant’s details go to the Department of Treasury; to the specific bank chosen by the applicant and when it is verified it then goes back […]
What Does It Mean When SASSA R350 Status Says Pending?
ANSWER: Pending SASSA SRD status means your application has not yet been approved; your details still need to be screened and verified first. Once approved, you will receive an SMS from SASSA requesting your banking details and then you will be paid.
How Do One Payback the Funza Lushaka Bursary?
ANSWER: Funza Lushaka bursary holders will be required to teach one year for every year for which they have received a bursary. Each year of service shall repay one full-time year of bursary-assisted studies.
What does the Funza Lushaka Bursary covers?
ANSWER: Expenses covered may include: Tuition fees Accommodation including meals Books and learning materials If possible a small allowance for monthly living expenses. The allocation to any individual student is capped at a specific value. Where the HEI charges more than the capped value the bursars will have to top up from their own funds. […]
How much is a Funza Lushaka bursary worth?
ANSWER: Institutions have different cost structures, so the total value of a bursary differs from institution to institution. Funza Lushaka bursaries should cover essential expenses.
How long will the SRD grant last?
ANSWER: For this new iteration, The South African Government has allocated R26. 7billion which is inclusive of administrative costs borne by SASSA, and this is for a period of 8 months with effect from August 2021 until March 2022. During SONA 2022 the President Said: Mindful of the proven benefits of the grant, we will extend […]
How do I know if my SRD grant is approved?
ANSWER: You can check if your application was approved using the SASSA SRD website. If your grant status says Approved, it means that your SRD grant application is successful. To check your SRD grant application status, follow the steps listed below: Step 1: Visit the SASSA SRD website at https://srd.sassa.gov.za Step 2: Scroll down to Application Status Step […]
What does SRD grant means?
ANSWER: SRD means Social Relief of Distress Grant. Social relief of distress is a temporary provision of assistance intended for persons in such dire material need that they are unable to meet their or their families’ most basic needs. The Grant is also known as R350 Grant.
How do I know if my R350 is available?
ANSWER: You can track your grant by following these steps: Go to the SASSA SRD grant website. Scroll down to ‘Application status’ Click on ‘Click here to check online’ Fill in the required fields. You should then be able to see the status of your R350 grant application.