Damelin, City Varsity and ICESA Face Potential Closure Over Regulatory Non-Compliance South Africa’s private higher education sector is facing renewed scrutiny after the Minister of Higher Education, Buti Manamela, issued a notice of intent to cancel the registration of three well-known private institutions: Damelin, City Varsity, and ICESA City Campus. Damelin, City Varsity and ICESA…
Asset Assist Programme 2026: How MSMEs Can Access Up to R250,000 in Government Funding Small businesses remain the backbone of South Africa’s economy, yet many struggle to access funding for equipment, machinery, and operational growth. To address this challenge, the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) has officially re-launched the Asset Assist Programme for 2026,…
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) 2026: Who Qualifies and How Eligibility Works For many students, academic ability alone is not enough to guarantee success at university. Financial pressure, lack of guidance, and limited academic preparation often stand in the way. The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) 2026 exists to address these challenges by supporting students from disadvantaged…
If your application to UNISA was rejected, you are not alone—and the good news is that you can reapply. Every year, thousands of applicants are declined due to missing documents, space limitations, or not meeting minimum entry requirements. A rejection is not the end of your academic journey. This guide explains exactly how reapplying works,…
Gauteng Faces 2026 School Readiness Crisis as Building Delays Continue With only two months remaining before the start of the 2026 school year, Gauteng is facing mounting pressure over significant delays in school infrastructure projects. Not a single newly built school has been completed or officially handed over to the Department of Education, despite multiple…
2026 Learner Admission Requirements for Public Schools and Tertiary Institutions Admissions for the 2026 school calendar require parents and applicants to provide specific documents depending on the learner’s grade, schooling level, and programme. Below is a complete breakdown of the official requirements to ensure a smooth and successful application. 1. Public School Admission Requirements (2026)…
2026 Learner Admissions: DBE Commends Provinces as Nearly 2 Million Applications Received The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has confirmed significant progress from Provincial Education Departments (PEDs) as they continue to process and finalise learner admissions for the 2026 school calendar. With millions of parents seeking placement for Grades R, 1 and 8, provinces have…
Meta Description:South Africa’s Department of Basic Education has proposed five major changes to the 2026 school calendar, including unified term dates, Monday term starts, and the removal of inland–coastal schedules. Here is a detailed breakdown for parents, teachers and school leaders. As the 2025 academic year comes to a close, the Department of Basic Education…
Meta Description:President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised Eskom’s financial recovery in 2025 but warns of a looming crisis as municipal debt climbs past R100 billion — threatening South Africa’s fragile energy stability. Ramaphosa Praises Eskom’s Turnaround but Sounds Alarm Over Growing Debt President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended Eskom for its improved financial and operational performance, marking…
Meta Description:The Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) has intensified road safety enforcement, removing 62 unroadworthy minibus taxis and issuing over 1,100 traffic notices across the province between 22 and 28 September 2025. The initiative supports the province’s zero-tolerance approach to unsafe public transport operations. Gauteng Roads and Transport Intensifies Crackdown on Unroadworthy Vehicles in September 2025…