The academic staff of the University of Cape Town had been preparing for a strike but the strike has been put on hold for the time being. Here is why UCT’s potential first-ever strike had been put on hold. An ongoing wage dispute between University of Cape Town (UCT) management and the academic staff has […]
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Unisa Amends Rules For Upcoming Exams
With less than a week to go before the January/February online examinations at Unisa commence, the institution has made some changes to the exam rules and regulations. Students have been encouraged to prepare accordingly. The University of South Africa (Unisa) has sent its best wishes to all students for the upcoming exams. The January/February 2023 online examination […]
Registration For 2022 Matric Rewrites Are Open
With matric results set to be released in a few weeks, there is the inevitable likelihood that not all matriculants achieve desirable results. Fortunately, the basic education department has opened registrations for 2022 matric rewrites. As overwhelming as it may sound to Grade 12 learners who sat for the 2022 final matric exams, some […]
Umalusi Requests A Delay In Releasing Of 2022 Matric Results
The date for the release of the highly-anticipated 2022 matric results is fast approaching, but not everyone is prepared. Umalusi asked the Department of Basic Education for extra time to polish their preparation. The Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, stated that the 2022 matric results will be released on 19 January 2023. The official date […]
2023 Unisa Registration Now Open
The University of South Africa (Unisa) has opened their registration period for 2023. This includes registration for undergraduate, honours, postgraduate diploma, master and doctorate students. Unisa’s registration period for 2023 is now open for students. The University of South Africa (Unisa) is the largest open-distance learning institution in Africa. This includes registration for undergraduate, honours, […]
Stakeholders Doubt Higher Education Sector’s Readiness For 2023
The Higher Education Sector is facing a potential crisis if some of its ongoing issues remain unaddressed, according to experts in the sector. This is specifically tied to the rising number of student enrollments and constrained funding resources. The nation’s higher education sector is already gearing up for the current academic year as 2023 gets […]
Education Department Ready To Release Matric Results
With just over a week left before the 2022 final matric results are expected to be announced, parents and matric learners across the country are anxiously waiting to see how they performed. According to the Department of Basic Education (DBE), preparations are on schedule for the release of the matric results for the Class of […]
Tensions Rise Between Parents While Inland Schools Reopen For 2023
The 2023 school year has officially begun for schools located in inland provinces. However, it has not been an entirely smooth sailing process for some provincial departments as some learners are yet to be placed. Schools in inland provinces are now open for 2023, these include the Free State, Gauteng, North West, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga. […]
10 Universities that Accept Late Applications 2023
Admission to universities is usually subject to strict deadlines which allows them enough time to review all the applications and select the best candidates. This is especially useful for programs that receive more applications than the university can accommodate. Read through to get information on universities that accept late applications for 2023. UNIVERSITIES THAT ACCEPT […]
Unisa Students Warned About Fake Enrolment Letters
Applications for admission to enrol for some programmes at the University of South Africa (Unisa) may still be open while others have already closed, but this has not stopped those looking to misrepresent themselves as the university’s officials from spreading misinformation. The University of South Africa (Unisa) has warned prospective students and other stakeholders about a fraudulent […]