Karabo Ntswaki 
For many students, getting accepted at a TVET college is only the beginning. Once the excitement of receiving an admission or registration confirmation settles, another question usually follows: How am I going to pay for my studies? Tuition is not the only expense. Students may also have to think about textbooks, accommodation and the everyday … Read more
The DHET is phasing out NATED (N4–N6) programmes by mid-2026, with the final N Diploma completion deadline in June 2029. NATED (N4–N6) Programmes Are Ending in South Africa: What Students Must Know South Africa’s vocational and technical education landscape is undergoing a major transformation. The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has announced that the long-standing NATED … Read more
For many students, getting NSFAS funding is what makes it possible to register, attend classes and complete a qualification. But funding is not necessarily available indefinitely. A student who takes longer than expected to complete a qualification may eventually come across the NSFAS N+ Rule. This rule is important because it places a limit on … Read more
SABC internships 2026: See current vacancies, requirements, application steps and the closing date for South African graduates. For many young South Africans, an internship is the first opportunity to move from studying about an industry to actually working in it. At the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), that experience can extend well beyond journalism. The … Read more
For a young person looking for a practical route into the skilled trades, an apprenticeship can provide something that a classroom alone cannot: the chance to learn while gaining hands-on workplace experience. Coastal KZN TVET College is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for an LGSETA Apprenticeship Programme in Plumbing through its Occupational Skills Training … Read more
For many students, completing a university qualification is only the first part of the journey. The next challenge is answering a question that employers ask repeatedly: “What practical experience do you have?” This is exactly where the Ford Motor Company of South Africa Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunity can make a difference. Ford Motor Company … Read more
For a student who has the marks to study engineering, geology or another mining-related qualification but cannot afford university or college fees, the cost of registration can make the dream feel impossible before the first lecture even begins. This is where the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) Bursary Scheme comes in. The MQA bursary is designed … Read more
Choosing a college course can start with a simple question: “What do I actually want to be able to do?” For a student who enjoys fixing machines, working with children, building things, using computers or helping people, the answer may point towards vocational education rather than a purely academic route. Waterberg TVET College offers students … Read more
For a student in Limpopo, choosing what to do after school can feel like standing at a crossroads. University is not the only route to a meaningful career, and for many young people, gaining practical skills can be the step that turns an interest into a profession. This is where Mopani TVET College comes in. … Read more
If NSFAS has asked you to submit a consent form, you are probably wondering one thing: “What exactly am I supposed to write here?” The problem is that the NSFAS consent form looks simple until you start filling it in. Then you reach the sections for your father, mother, guardian and spouse and suddenly you … Read more