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  • UNISA Advanced Short Course in Childrens rights

    UNISA Advanced Short Course in Childrens rights

    Advanced Programme in Children s rights (76959)Purpose

    In relation to the background sketched above this SLP seeks to:

    • Inculcate a culture of rights based practice amongst professional persons, bodies and entities that have a direct or indirect working relationship with children.
    • To establish an advanced programme which caters for MIT knowledge generation and application in the field of children’s rights that draws from various disciplines to ground its theory. This seeks to satisfy the South African approach to national and millennium development goals.

    Target group

    Social auxiliary workers, child and youth care workers, youth development workers, educators and teachers, psychologists, social workers, social service professionals, police officers, nurses, paralegals, legal practitioners, correctional offices, members of the allied health professions, mental health practitioners, academics, home affairs officials, international organization for migration, probation officers, child justice practitioners, criminologists, victimologists, students and graduate professionals.
     Admission requirements

    • Formal qualification at NQF level 7 or;
    • Successful completion of the Programme in Fundamental Aspects of Children’s Rights through Unisa.

    Duration

    The short learning programme is 12 months in duration. 2 compulsory and 1 elective module are offered in the first semester (or registration intake) and 2 elective modules in the second semester (or registration intake).

    Language medium

    English
     Registration periods

    Semester 1: Application and registration closes on the 27th of February 2017
    Semester 2: Application and registration opens on the 5th of June 2017 and closes on the 14th of July 2017
     
     Tuition method

    Learning is exclusively online supported by workshops where appropriate
     
     Kind of assessment

     
    Formative and summative assessment occurs in all modules.
     
     Children’s rights in the South African and international context: advanced perspectives (ADVCHA1)Syllabus/Content Topics

    The module content will comprise the following themes:
     

    • The Convention on the Rights of the Child
    • Impact of the CRC in Africa
    • United Nations framework for children’s rights
    • The Committee on the Rights of the Child Complaints procedure in terms of the CRC
    • Optional Protocol on Communications procedure
    • The use and value of the CRC in domestic courts
    • Socio legal aspects of the Convention
    • Rule of procedure for the Convention and optional protocols
    • United Nations Rules for the Protection of Juveniles Deprived of their Liberty
    • United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Administration of Juvenile Justice (The Beijing Rules)
    • Guidelines for Action on Children in the Criminal Justice System
    • United Nations Guidelines for the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency (The Riyadh Guidelines)
    • General Comment 1 – 18 of the Committee on the Rights of the Child
    • The children’s rights mandates of the African Union and United Nations – various themes
    • Exploration of cultural legitimacy in the CRC and African Charter
    • The African Charter on the Right and Welfare of the Child
    • The African Commission on Human and People’s Rights
    • African Committee on the Rights and Welfare of the Child
    • Impact of the Charter in Africa
    • African Union framework for the protection of children’s rights
    • The use of the African Charter in domestic courts
    • Socio-legal aspects of the Charter
    • Judicial enforcement of socio-economic rights
    • The Committee on the Rights of the Child Complaints procedure in terms of the African charter
    • Children’s rights in African settings
    • Selected case law
    • Rule of procedure for the African Committee
    • General comment No 1 and 2
    • Aspects of human rights and impact litigation
    • Realising children’s rights through civil society
    • Realising rights through treaty mechanisms
    • Child participation
    • Advocacy and children’s rights
    • Monitoring, documenting and reporting children’s rights
    • Selected aspects of children’s rights: the rights of disabled children, gender rights, LGTBI rights, HIV/AIDS and rights protection, refugee law etc.
    • Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
    • Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa

    9.OAU Convention governing Specific Aspects of the Refugee Problems in Africa.
     Aspects of development and protection of children (ADVCHB2)Syllabus/Content Topics

    • Stages of development and well-being of children.
    • Child protection in the context of child development with a focus on child development theories (cognitive, emotional and social).
    • Child protection in the context of children’s rights as articulated in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.

    Commercial sexual exploitation of children: child pornography – advanced perspectives (ADVCHC3)Syllabus/Content Topics

    • Paradigm perspectives on the meaning and interpretation of child pornography
    • Different forms and techniques of child pornography
    • Interfacing international and domestic law concerning child pornography and the impact of multiple legal responses
    • Service delivery, action plans and forensic investigation of child pornography

    Aspects of international criminal law and children’s rights (ADVCHD4)Syllabus/Content Topics

    • Introduction to the mainstreaming of child protection in international criminal law
    • Ad hoc International Criminal Tribunals and Child Protection
    • The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court
    • Elements of Crimes under the Rome Statute
    • Child Protection and the Office of the Prosecutor
    • Child Protection and the Bench of the ICC
    • Child Witnesses
    • International crimes against child civilians
    • Offences that are dependent on the age of the victim:
    • Genocide: the forcible transfer of children from one group to another
    • Crimes against humanity: enslavement
    • Offences that are not dependent on the age of the victim:
    • Child victims of sexual offences
    • Child victim of general offences
    • International crimes against child soldiers
    • International Humanitarian Law and the Prohibition of Child Soldiering
    • Conflict classification and the prohibition of child soldiering
    • The enlistment of children
    • The conscription of children
    • The use of children
    • The emerging jurisprudence on child soldiering
    • The legal liability of children for international crimes
    • The ‘active agent’ versus ‘passive victim’ debate
    • Age of criminal capacity
    • Adult perpetrators who were child soldiers:
    • Legal liability during municipal prosecutions for international crimes
    • Procedural safeguards

    Cyber-crime and the protection of children (ADVCHE5)Syllabus/Content Topics

    The legal framework for cybersecurity in South Africa, SADC, African Union and at an international level.
     
     Children’s rights in comparative context (ADVCHF6)Syllabus/Content Topics

    This module relies on various international treaties, convention and protocols as well as South African domestic law. The module is specific to the country wherein the student resides or would like to conduct research. The module asks the student to compare the position in a jurisdiction of choice with regard to:

    • Convention on the Rights of the Child
    • African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of a Child
    • Domestic Constitutions or statement of fundamental rights
    • Status issues and matters incidental thereto.

    A criminological analysis of juvenile delinquency (ADVCHG7)Syllabus/Content Topics

    • Conceptualisation of juvenile delinquency
    • Introduction to the causation of juvenile delinquency
    • Explore the different types of reaction to juvenile delinquency
    • Discuss the preventative strategies for juvenile delinquency

    Children and status issues: advanced perspectives (ADVCHI9)Syllabus/Content Topics

    1. The concept of a child’s status in private law
    2. Factors influencing a child’s status
    3. Infans
    3.1 Legal capacity
    3.2 Capacity to act
    3.3 Capacity to litigate
    4. Minors
    4.1 Legal capacity
    4.2 Capacity to act
    4.2.1 Agreements in respect of which a minor has full capacity to act
    4.2.2 Agreements in respect of which a minor has limited capacity to act
    4.2.2.1 The legal implications of agreements binding on a minor
    4.2.2.2 The legal implications of agreements not binding on a minor
    4.2.3 Agreements in respect of which a minor has no capacity to act
    5. Selected aspects relating to children and their status
    6. Delictual liability
    7 An overview of a child’s status in criminal related matters
    7.1 Criminal capacity of infans and minors in terms of the Child Justice Act 75 of 2008
    7.2 The impact of a child’s status in sexual offences and related matters in terms of the the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 32 of 2007
    8. Status-related case law
     Probation officers and children’s rights (ADVCHI8)Syllabus/Content Topics

    • The Department of Social Development’s child protection mandate
    • The role of social workers in the protection of vulnerable children
    • The role of probation officers in the protection of vulnerable children
    • Probation
    • Probation Advisory Committee
    • Probation officers
    • Assistant probation officers
    • Child justice probation (duties in the child justice process)

    Educators and children’s rights (ADCV14N)Syllabus/Content Topics

    In study unit one the legal framework of authority of educators and the specific child related duties of educators are discussed. In study unit 2, problematic areas in educator learner relationships are addressed. In study unit 3, the responsibility of the educator to create a safe school environment for the learner will be examined.
     Selected aspects of child health care from the perspective of the medical practitioner and the health researcher (ADVC10J)Syllabus/Content Topics

    • Duties of health care providers towards child patients

    (considering the provisions of the Children’s Act and the National Health Act).

    • Ethical rules governing treatment of child patients
    • A brief consideration of the disciplinary procedures at the

    Health Professional Council of South Africa for alleged unprofessional conduct.

    • Duties of health researchers towards children involved

    in therapeutic and non-therapeutic research (considering the provisions of the Children’s Act and the National
    Health Act

    • Ethical governing therapeutic and non-therapeutic rules research carried out on children
    • The relevant ethical guidelines of the South African Medical Research Council and the Health Professions Council of South Africa
    • Helsinki Declaration and specific provisions regarding research on children.
    • The ethical dilemmas raised by clinical drug trials involving children
    • Ethical issues in genetic testing and screening of children

    • Potential liability of health care providers in the context of providing healthcare to child patients (consequences of disregarding a child’s consent or failure to obtain consent).
    • Brief introduction to the possible liability of medical practitioners in actions on wrongful pregnancy, birth and life.

    • Criminal and civil liability in the context of treating children.
    • Potential liability of health researchers in the context of carrying out therapeutic and non-therapeutic research on children (consequences of disregarding ethical guidelines on human research).

    Correctional service officers and children’s rights (ADVC11K)Syllabus/Content Topics

    • The role of the Department of Correctional Services in child justice.
    • Children in remand custody.
    • Sentenced children in correctional centres
    • Overview of selected correctional phenomena

    Course leader

    Professor MG Karels and Professor R Songca
    College of Law
    Tel: 0124298350
    Email: karelmg@unisa.ac.za
     
     Programme administrator(s)

    Ms S Ditshwene
    Research Coordinator (CLAW)
    Tel: 0124298389
    Email: Ditshsm@unisa.ac.za
     
    And
     
    Mrs L Monnakgotla
    Private Law
    Tel: 0124298434
    Email: Monnal@unisa.ac.za

  • Check Your Admission Status – University Of Cape Town

    Check Your Admission Status – University Of Cape Town

    Applications & requirements: Undergraduate: Check your application status

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    Check your application status using your names and date of birth.

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  • 2026/2027 Sol Plaatje University Online Application For Admission

    2026/2027 Sol Plaatje University Online Application For Admission

    2026/2027 Registration Dates:

    – First Entering Students ( New Students): 30-31 January 2026
    – Returning Students: 1-2 February 2026

    – Orientation: Please see the link to the full orientation program below:

    Download 2026/2027 Orientation Program
    Download our updated calendar for 2026/2027

    ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    For full details : Download the brochure here

    This page sets the minimum academic requirements for admission into study programmes at Sol Plaatje University in 2026/2027. The requirements are based on the results that applicants achieve in the South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. Applicants who hold certificates from a different examination system will be considered individually for admission.

    Note that if you satisfy the minimum admission requirements stated here, this does not automatically mean that you will be admitted to the study programme at SPU. The final decision on your admission will be based on your academic performance and the availability of space in the programme. The better your academic performance above this minimum, the better will be your chance of being admitted to study at SPU.

    Calculating the SPU Admissions Points Score (APS)

     

    NSC Achievement Level NSC % SPU Points Score Additional points for Mathematics and LOLT or HL Points for Life Orientation
    8 90 – 100 8 +2 4
    7 80 – 89 7 +2 3
    6 70 – 79 6 +2 2
    5 60 – 69 5 +2 1
    4 50 – 59 4 +1 0
    3 40 – 49 3 +1 0
    2 30 – 39 2 0 0
    1 0 – 29 1 0 0

     

    Minimum Requirements for admission to study programmes at SPU

    English Language:

    The language of learning and teaching at SPU is English. All our academic programmes require that students will have taken NSC English either as the language of learning and teaching (LOLT) or home language (HL); or as the first additional language. Note that, in calculating the APS, the additional points apply to any of the official languages taken as the HL or LOLT.

    SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

    BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (B.Ed.) SENIOR PHASE (Grade 7-9) & FET PHASE (Grade 10-12)

    • NSC pass with Bachelor’s Degree requirement
    • English HL: NSC Level 4 OR English 1st additional language: NSC Level 5
    • Mathematics: NSC Level 4
    • If Life Sciences or Physical Sciences is an elective: NSC Level 4
    • APS: Minimum 30 points

     

    BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (B.Ed.) INTERMEDIATE PHASE (Grades 4 – 6)

    • NSC pass with Bachelor’s Degree requirement
    • English HL: NSC Level 4 OR English 1st additional language: NSC Level 5
    • Mathematics: NSC Level 4
    • If Biology/Life or Physical Sciences is an elective: NSC Level 4
    • APS: Minimum 30 points

     

    SCHOOL OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES

    BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.Sc.)

    • NSC pass with Bachelor’s Degree requirement
    • English LOLT or HL: NSC Level 4; or English 1st language:: NSC Level 5
    • Mathematics: NSC Level 4 (Mathematical Literacy is not acceptable.)
    • APS: Minimum 30 points

     

    BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN DATA SCIENCE

    A National Senior Certificate as recognised by Umalusi with a minimum achievement of Level 5 for Mathematics (60% and above) and a minimum achievement of level 4 for English (as first or First Additional Language; 50% and above). Mathematical Literacy will not be accepted for admission to this programme.

    • NSC pass with Bachelor’s Degree requirement
    • English LOLT or HL: NSC Level 4; or English 1st language:: NSC Level 5
    • Mathematics: NSC Level 5 (Mathematical Literacy is not acceptable.)
    • APS: Minimum 30 points

     

    DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY(ICT) Specialising in Applications Development

    • NSC pass with Diploma requirement
    • English HL: NSC Level 4 OR English 1st additional language: NSC Level 5
    • Mathematics: NSC level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy: NSC Level 5
    • APS: Minimum 25 points

    It is highly recommended that applicants should also have Computer Applications Technology (CAT) or Information Technology (IT) as subjects in their Matric curriculum.

     

    SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

    BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (GENERIC)- B.COM.

    • NSC pass with Bachelor’s Degree requirement
    • English LOLT or HL: NSC Level 4; OR English 1st Additional Language: NSC Level 5
    • Mathematics: NSC Level 4 (50%). (Mathematical Literacy is not acceptable.)
    • A National Certificate Vocational with relevant subjects will be considered for entry into this programme.
    • APS: Minimum 30 points

     

    DIPLOMA IN RETAIL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

    • NSC pass with Diploma requirement
    • English HL: NSC Level 4; or English 1st additional language: NSC Level 5
    • Mathematics: NSC Level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy: NSC Level 5
    • At least one of the following at NSC Level 4: Accounting, Business Studies or Economics
    • APS: Minimum 22 points

     

    SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES

    BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.)

    • NSC pass with Bachelor’s Degree requirement
    • English LOLT or HL: NSC Level 4; OR English 1st Additional Language: NSC Level 5
    • Mathematics: 30% (NSC Level 2) OR Mathematical Literacy: 40% (NSC Level 3) is required
    • Additional subject requirements have been set for students wishing to enrol for a major or modules in Economics, Geography or Mathematics � a minimum achievement of Level 4 (50% and above)
    • A National Certificate Vocational with relevant subjects, or SPU�s Higher Certificate in Heritage Studies will be considered for entry into this programme.
    • APS: Minimum 30 points

     

    HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN HERITAGE STUDIES

    • NSC pass with Certificate requirement
    • English HL: NSC Level 4 OR English 1st additional language: NSC Level 5
    • Mathematics: 30% (NSC Level 2) OR Mathematical Literacy: 40% (NSC Level 3)
    • APS: Minimum 25 points

     

    For full details : Download the brochure here

  • 2026-2027 Northern Cape Rural TVET College Prospectus

    2026-2027 Northern Cape Rural TVET College Prospectus

    2026-2027 Northern Cape Rural TVET College Prospectus is available for Download

    A university or school prospectus is a document sent to potential (prospective) students to attract them to apply for admissions. It usually contains information about the institution and the available courses, including advice on how to apply and the benefits of accepting a place.

    Click Here To download 2026-2027 Northern Cape Rural TVET College Prospectus

  • NSFAS Online Application 2026 Phase 2

    NSFAS Online Application 2026 Phase 2 | nsfas January 2026 Application

    NSFAS Online Application 2026 Phase 2 : Opening of the second phase of applications

    After considering all the submissions by our stakeholders, NSFAS executive management decided that it was best to open the second and last application window of application for financial aid as follows.

    • NSFAS will re-open for 2026 applications for all learners who have not applied during the 01 August – 30 November 2016 window period;
    • Applications for students who wish to study at TVET colleges will open from the 09 January 2026 and close on 14 February 2026; and this is meant to coinside with release of matric results.
    • Applications for students who wish to study at universities will open from 09 January 2026 and close on 20 January 2026.

    Although NSFAS will accept paper applications, universities and TVET colleges are encouraged to assist students to submit online applications during these application periods. This will speed up the process of evaluation and funding to students.

    We are calling on all young people who missed the first application phase this year and need NSFAS financial support, to take advantage of this second opportunity and submit their applications for financial assistance as soon as possible. Online applications can be done on the NSFAS website, while manual applications can be sent via fax, post or email, as with the recent application phase. This is now time to start collating all your supporting documents so that the applications process is smoother.

    Nsfas how to apply

    Nsfas how to apply : It’s quite simple, really. Full time registered students who meet the entry requirements for the scheme just have to complete and submit NSFAS applications forms at their university’s financial aid offices. The only catch is that funding isn’t automatically renewed, so students need to make sure to reapply every year.

    Apply through myNSFAS Account

    To apply on the NSFAS website, you will be required to register first to create your personal online account, and then proceed to fill and submit the application form online. You may need about 30 minutes to complete this online process, and must also have scanned copies of the following required attachments:

    • Matric Certificate
    • Identity Document/Birth Certificate
    • Last Academic Results
    • Proof of parents income (If parent/s employed)
    • Death Certificate/s (If parent/s deceased)
    • Doctor’s Certificate (If permanently disabled)

     

    For a full list of the required supporting documents which will be needed to complete your application Click Here

  • University of Limpopo Requirements and Guidelines for Applicants

    University of Limpopo 2026 Requirements and Guidelines for Applicants

    Applying at University of Limpopo

    Application process:
    Step 1: Download application form from our website or apply online click here  
    Step 2: Your academic application form must be accompanied by an application fee which is R250-00 for South African students and R380-00 for International students.
    Step 3: Once you have submitted your application form, please wait for 4 weeks before checking on your application status.

     Application closing date: 27 September 2026 (Both SA and International students)

    *Note: make sure that you meet or exceed the admission requirements as set out on the prospectus. Only Bachelor Certificate holders are eligible to apply for admission.

    1.1 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Bachelor exemption

    Prospective students, with an NSC, who wish to gain entry to any undergraduate programme at the University of Limpopo, should comply with the following:

    • Life Orientation with an achievement level of at least three (3).
    • Aligned with the language policy of the university, English as a language of learning and teaching with an achievement level of at least three (3).
    • The required minimum levels of achievement in specific subjects as stipulated in the Calendars of each Faculty, provided that:
      • Four 20-credit subjects were achieved with a minimum NSC achievement level of four (4) for degree programmes and
      • Four 20-credit subjects were achieved with a minimum NSC achievement level of three (3) for diploma programmes.
    • The required Admission Point Score (APS) as stipulated in the Calendars of each Faculty.

    Meeting the minimum APS for a particular programme does not, however, guarantee admission.

    1.2 Matriculation Certificate (prior 2008)

    • Students, who successfully completed Grade 12 before 2008, can apply for admission to the University with the normal Grade 12 Senior Certificate with full university exemption by converting their grade symbols to an APS. 

    1.3 National Certificate (Vocational)

    • Students who have successfully completed a National Certificate Vocational NC(V) Level 4 qualification will require the following and will be subject to Faculty Admission Specifications and Placement Tests:
    • NC(V) level 4 certificate with 3 fundamental subjects 60% (Life Orientation included) and 4 relevant vocational subjects at 70% for degree programmes.
    • NC(V) level 4 certificate with 3 fundamental subjects 50% (Life Orientation included) and 3 compulsory vocational subjects at 60% for diploma programmes.

    1.4   The Admission Point Score (APS) system

    The system is a simple calculation, using your NSC or Grade 12 university exemption results, which can be done by any prospective student to determine if he/she meets the minimum requirements to gain entry into:

    • The University of Limpopo

             and

    • A specific programme of choice offered by a Faculty within the University.

    Meeting the minimum APS for a particular programme does not, however, guarantee admission.

    The calculation is done by the addition of the achievement levels in six (6) recognised 20 credit subjects as stipulated by specific requirements of the Faculties. Achievement levels are as follows (Note Life Orientation is not used in the APS calculation):

    NSC Achievement LevelNSC%Senior Certificate Higher GradeSenior Certificate Standard GradeAPSNC(V)
    780-99A 75
    670-79BA64
    560-69CB53
    450-59DC43
    340-49ED32
    230-39FE21
    10-29GF11

    The following is an example of an APS calculation:


    School subject    		NSC Achievement levelSenior certificate
    (Higher grade)    		APS
    Language 14D4
    Language 24D4
    Mathematics6B6
    Physical Science6B6
    Life Science7A7
    Accounting2F2
    APS Total29

    2.  Qualifications other than the NSC

    Prospective students should get verification of the qualification from Higher Education South Africa (HESA). More information can be obtained from www.hesa.org.za. Prospective students with matriculation qualifications from outside the borders of South Africa, can also contact the International Office on +27 (0) 15 268 3046.

    APS Conversion Table for Non- NSC examinations.


    APS    		NSCIGCSE/ GCSE/ NSSCO-LevelHIGCSE/ NSSC HLAS LevelA-LevelIB-HLIB-SL
    10    A7 
    9       
    88
    (90-100)    		   B6 
    77
    (80-89%)    		 1AC57
    66
    (70-79%)    		 2BD46
    55
    (60-69%)    		A3CE 5
    44
    (50-59%)    		B3D  4
    33
    (40-49%)    		C4E  3
    22
    (30-39%)    		D/E    2
    11
    (0-29%)    		F/G    1
    NSC – National Senior Certificate (completed Grade 12 in and after 2008) IGCSE – International General Certificate of Secondary Education 
    NSSC – Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate 
    HIGCSE – Higher International General Certificate of Secondary Education
    A Level  Advanced level
    O Level – Ordinary Level
    AS – Advanced subsidiary
    IB-HL  International Baccalaureate Higher Level
    IB-SL  International Baccalaureate Standard Level

    3.  Placement Test

    The University of Limpopo will conduct National Benchmarking Tests for prospective students.   The results of the test will be used for research in terms of student profiles and for allocation of appropriate support.

    4.  Extended Curriculum Programmes (ECP)

    The extended curriculum programmes offered at the University are linked to the corresponding approved regular undergraduate degree programmes, but allow students an additional year to achieve the learning outcomes. Results of the Placement Tests are of particular relevance to gain access into these programmes.

  • UFS Notice Board Information for Prospective students

    UFS Notice Board

    Free State Open Fencing competition

    This is an invitation to attend the Free State Open Fencing competition and see top fencers in action. It is also an opportunity to see what fencing is all about and to join the Kovsie Fencing Club.

    Fencers from across the country will be competing in different disciplines over the weekend and spectators are welcome to attend.

    Date: 18 and 19 March

    Time(s): 07:30 – 16:00

    Place: Exercise and Sport Sciences Building (132) (old BOK), UFS Bloemfontein Campus

    Information at versterw@ufs.ac.za or mariet@blou.net

    Students or staff that are interested in joining the Kovsie Fencing Club can contact Wanda Verster versterw@ufs.ac.za. You can also contact Mariet Schröder at mariet@blou.net.

    Beginners are very welcome. We offer a beginners course that will teach you everything you need to know. The course includes rental of the equipment.

    Students and staff of any age can join as beginners.

    Students will also be able to compete in the USSA fencing competition in Cape Town in July.

    Mariet Schröder 082 882 7627

    Wanda Verster 051 401 2500

    Ben Zwane zwanemb@ufs.ac.za

     

    PROVISIONAL REGISTERED STUDENTS

     

    If you are provisionally registered, remember to make additional payments on/before 1 April 2026 to secure your registration.

    Please contact the Student Finance Offices if you have made the required payments or if you need assistance or advice.

     

    Leadership Development Training – 2026

     

    Attention KOVSIES!
    Are you a current or potential LEADER?
    Join us for essential and dynamic LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAINING!

     

     

    Invitation: UFS DiMTEC Symposium on Climate Resilience and Water

    KovsieLife astronaut-1849402 klThe Disaster Management Training and Education Centre for Africa (DiMTEC) will host a symposium on: Climate resilience and water. Cosmonaut, Dr Dumitru Prunariu from Romania, is the keynote speaker at this event. Dr Prunariu, President of the World Cosmonaut Society, was an astronaut on Soyuz 40 and worked in the Salyut 6 space station. He will discuss the contribution of space research to a more resilient globe.

    Attendance fee for students: Free

     

    KPMG hotline to combat corruption and fraud at UFS

     

     

    Tuition Fee Account

    Remember to settle your Tuition Fee Account in FULL to view your results. Thank you.

     

    UFS amends formula for the allocation of merit bursaries

    Prospective and current students encouraged to excel academically.

    The University of the Free State (UFS) has amended the formula for the allocation of academic merit bursaries. The decision to amend the allocation was taken, inter alia, to encourage prospective and current students to excel academically.

    Regarding new first-year students, academic merit bursaries will be awarded as follows as from 2016:

    Admission Point 38 − 41 or M-score of 43 − 46 = R5 050

    Admission Point 42 or M-score of 47 = R7 850

    Admission Point 43+ or M-score of 48 = R13 500

    Regarding senior undergraduate and postgraduate students, the calculation factor used for the calculation of academic merit bursary amounts will be amended at the end of 2015 from .80 to .50 for 2016.

     

    Purchasing with Student Card

    Where meals, books and computer items can be purchased with your student card

     

    Protecting you and the campus

    Protecting you and the campus is the main objective of Protection Services. This includes ensuring the safety of your electronic devices. From the beginning of the third term, cellphones, laptops, and tablets can be engraved with your personal details. The new high-tech engraving machine will be launched at the Student Centre on the Thakaneng Bridge, and will henceforth be available at Protection Services during office hours.

    You need to present a student card and identity document to access the service.

    For more information, contact Mr Mokgawa Kobe on 051 401 3438 051 401 3438.

     

    New student card – eduxtras

    How to apply: The Finance Department will be issuing a new student card in 2015: the eduxtras card. ONLY the following persons need to apply for this card: 1. New students who don’t have a card (issued free of charge) 2. Students using their cards to buy meals and books (old card exchanged for new card free of charge) 3. Students who lost their cards (R65 payable) Get your card at:

    1. Bloemfontein Campus: Examination Hall 5 or Thakaneng Bridge

    2. Qwaqwa Campus: Student Card Office

    Enquire telephonically at 051 401 2799 or 051 401 3337 or send an email to: klasgelde@ufs.ac.za or tuitionfees@ufs.ac.za

  • What does it cost to write the NBT?

    What does it cost to write the NBT?

    Costs for the 2026 admission cycle are:

    • AQL only: R 80
    • AQL and MAT: R 160

    Registered applicants that do not report for scheduled tests must again register and pay in order to re-schedule a missed test. Please note that you may not write only the MAT test.

    Can I write the NBTs more than once?

    The NBT Project allows you to write the tests a second time. However, not every faculty and every institution in South Africa will accept the second result.

    Please check with the institution before registering again.

    If registering a second time, you will need to log in using your ID number as your username and the password you created when you registered the first time; do not start a new application. Follow the directions to select the date and test centre.

    Note that there should be at least six weeks between writing sessions.

    How do I pay?

    All NBT fees must be paid through EasyPay. Take your NBT registration letter with you to an EasyPay Paypoint near you to pay. You may also pay on the EasyPay website: www.easypay.co.za and then print out your receipt.

    EasyPay Paypoints are found across South Africa at food stores including Pick N Pay, Shoprite, Checkers, and Spar, as well as many other merchant sites.

    Note that stores continually open and close; this list is not an official EasyPay document and may not be current and comprehensive.

    What if there are no Easypay paypoints near me?

    Some of our students write in areas where Easypay paypoints are not available(International students and countries bordering South Africa). The following details are for those particular students. Click here to view.

    What if I get sick before or during the test? Do I have to pay again?

    Results for the NBTs are only valid if you complete the test. Should you get sick during the test; the Chief Invigilator will collect your materials and contact information.

    A staff member from the NBT Project will contact you the following week to schedule another writing session as soon as possible. There is no cost for this make-up test and the first answer sheet will be destroyed, not scored.

    If you become sick or injured before the test, send an e-mail to nbt@uct.ac.za or call 021-650-3523. Upon receipt of adequate documentation such as a hospital or police report, you will be allowed a make-up test with no additional fees charged.

  • how to check unisa registration status

    Applying and registering are two completely different processes. Make sure you acquaint yourself with the different meanings. Give UNISA quite a few weeks (3 to 4) to process your application, unless the deadline is obviously looming.

    Tracking your registration status

    An online tool exists for this purpose: https://my.unisa.ac.za/tool/406818c5-9e45-4aac-b740-b47e12345443/default.do

    Should you be worried about extensive delays and lack of feedback from UNISA, follow the steps as prescribed for checking your application status.

    Tracking your application status (or dealing with a problematic registration)

    No online tracking tool is available for checking your application status! You will have to email/phone/visit UNISA. I strongly suggest visiting the UNISA campus and don’t leave until you get a proper answer or have your issues resolved. Take a picnic basket and sleeping bag and have a fun day out in the UNISA building.

    Take all your supporting documentation along, this includes but is not limited to:

    • Your matric certificate and possibly previous results (plus certified copies!)
    • Your ID (plus certified copies!)
    • Any kind of communication you’ve received from UNISA (e.g. acceptance letter if this is w.r.t. registration and not application)
    • Any financial details or proof of payment applicable

    Have anything on hand that you had to submit during your application/registration. UNISA can lose some of your documentation, despite your submission of these documents. Have them on hand. If the campus assistant says your matric certificate, for example, is not on record, you can immediately hand the document to him/her.

    UNISA staff can accurately track your admission process. They can see where your forms are and what status they’ve been assigned, including issues regarding docs, etc.

    Be professional and courteous, people are less likely to be helpful while you’re frothing at the mouth. Be persistent and get answers, though. Try to tackle these issues early, don’t wait until the queues are piling up. Be pro-active.