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  • Unisa’s College of Education shows its commitment to the community

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    Ailwei Mawela (Curriculum and Instructional Studies, CEDU) unveils the Nissan Impendulo NV350 he was instrumental in getting donated to Gordon Primary School in Alexandra.

    The staff and learners of Gordon Primary School in Alexandra were excited to receive a new school bus, courtesy of Unilever South Africa. Ailwei Mawela, a lecturer at Unisa’s Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies in the College of Education (CEDU) and former principal of Gordon Primary, and his strategic partner, Orestis Patricios of the Ornico Group, were instrumental in securing the donation of the minibus, a Nissan Impendulo NV350.

    This bus will be used to transport learners to sporting events, school excursions and other events that will add great value to their education experience, and will assist the school in providing better opportunities for learners who are soccer champions, among other sporting codes.

    Mawela has a long list of educator pastoral care accomplishments. In the past, he has also collaborated with other local businesses in providing every learner in the school with both summer and winter uniforms, a state-of-the-art computer lab consisting of 50 desktop computers donated by Siyakha Education Trust, and a developing library.

    Miya Mduduzi, a CEDU Teaching Practice student at the school, says that “when facilities are in place, it makes the learning environment very conducive. My assignment to Gordon Primary has very been inspiring.”

    Patricios, the strategic partner of Mawela said that “the challenges which schools like Gordon Primary are facing are a wake-up call for the business community. The community engagement call has become a pillar of business.” This is an example of how public-private partnerships that engage with community stakeholders can help develop more resilient and sustainable schools.

    The challenges faced by the school are very familiar to Prof Oupa Lebeloane, affectionately known as “Bra Oupa”, a director of CEDU’s School of Educational Studies. Bra Oupa is a former third-generation educator in his family at a number of Alexandra township schools. The Lebeloane family remain proud property owners there.

    “The Gordon Primary project is close to my heart, among the many other community engagement projects I actively participate in,” said Lebeloane. There are still many challenges the school is facing but not enough to dim the bright smiles the learners show. It is important to note that while Alexandra, established in 1912, does not have the same good economic standing as its neighbour Sandton, nevertheless, to the benefit of CEDU, it has produced a noteworthy leader and academic such as Bra Oupa.

    Prof Geesje van den Berg and Prof Oupa Lebeloane
    interacting with Gordon Primary learners

    Prof Geesje van den Berg, a former primary school teacher and the current Chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies of CEDU, said that “Mr Mawela is a dynamic recent addition to the excellent department of the curriculum and instructional studies collective”. She stressed that community engagement should consist of individuals who build ongoing relationships for a purpose and added that the Gordon Primary project was now a commitment and a collective vision.

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    Ailwei Mawela and Unilever South Africa CEO Peter Cowan

    She explained that community engagement has possible long-term implications, and that “when we visit schools and interact with learners, we gain an intimate understanding of the unique circumstances surrounding each project; in addition, we plant in young minds the seeds of the possibility of attending universities in the future. We furthermore encourage educators to advance their studies while we relate with current CEDU students.”

    At the bus handover, Unilever South Africa CEO Peter Cowan said: “The minibus is a small token of our appreciation for the hard work and efforts that the former principal, Mr Mawela, the Gordon Primary staff, the governing body and the community have put into making sure that this school is one where we nurture the country’s future.” The acting principal of Gordon Primary, Mahlambi Sizwe, was overwhelmed with joy.

    *By Dineo Horner

  • University of Pretoria NSFAS Approved List

    University of Pretoria NSFAS Approved List

    Applications Reopen 9 January 2026

    NSFAS will reopen 2026 applications as from 9 January 2026. Learners and students are encouraged to make use of this application period if you have not applied during the 1 August 2016 to 30 November 2016 application period. This reopened application period will close on 20 January 2026 for learners and students who will be studying at a public university, and on 14 February 2026 at a TVET College.

    Application results for applicants who applied during the 1 August 2016 to 30 November 2016 period will receive communication via SMS as from 5 January 2026, thus it is important that we have your correct cellphone number. Update your contact details by calling the NSFAS Contact Centre on 086 006 7327.

    To all 2026 first year students

    All students who will register at public universities/ TVET Colleges for the first time in 2026 and need financial support can apply directly to NSFAS for financial assistance as from 9 January 2026. Applications will remain open between 9 January 2026 to 20 January 2026 for those who will be studying at a university and 9 January 2026 to 14 February 2026 for those who will be studying at a TVET College .

    To all current university/ TVET college students already funded by NSFAS

    NSFAS is in a process to receive all your information and details from the university/college where you are currently enrolled. You will be automatically migrated to the student-centred model, and will be notified by SMS/post once NSFAS has received and registered your details.

    To all current university/TVET college students, who are not funded by NSFAS, but intend to apply for NSFAS assistance for the 2026 academic year

    All the above mentioned students – including those who were previously on a government funded bursary programme not offered by NSFAS – can apply for NSFAS financial assistance for the 2026 academic year as from 9 January 2026 to 20 January 2026 for those who will be studying at a university and 9 January 2026 to 14 February 2026 for those who will be studying at a TVET College .

  • Details Of South African Theological Seminary Application 2026/2027

    Details Of South African Theological Seminary Application 2026/2027

    The Undergraduate School offers programmes from Certificate to Bachelor of Theology Degree. The Postgraduate School offers programmes from Honour’s to Doctorate degrees.

    Important information to read before completing your online application form:

    • You will need to provide certified copies of all your documents when you complete the online application form. This means that all the documents required must be confirmed as true copies of the original by a Commissioner of Oaths who will stamp them with his signature to confirm this. Only these certified copies must be uploaded with the online form. If your pastor is a Commissioner of Oaths, you could approach him/her or you could go to your local police station. If you live in a country where this is not the usual practice please ask your pastor to certify that what you send is a true copy of the original.
    • The turnaround time for processing enrolments is 7 days from the date the application is received.
    • Please contact our Enrolments Office sharon@sats.edu.za if you experience any difficulty when completing the online application form.
    • When you enrol for any Undergraduate Programme, you are required to pay an enrolment fee (see pricing). This can be paid either online OR by depositing the money directly into the SATS bank account.
    • IMPORTANT: If you are outside South Africa, please try to pay by credit card if at all possible, as all other methods incur substantial costs, for which you will be responsible, e.g. foreign payments through a bank cost R235 each time.
    • If you have already completed an application form at all, please do not complete another one. Contactsharon@sats.edu.za to reprocess your application.
    • If you have already completed a qualification at SATS and would like to apply for a second qualification please do not complete the online application form. Instead, please contact either:

    Undergraduate Registrar: study@sats.edu.za

    Postgraduate Registrar: Marilyn@sats.edu.za

  • Apply 2026 Application at the University of Pretoria

    Apply 2026 Application at the University of Pretoria

    The Online Application System is intended for use by new prospective students submitting an application to UP for the first time. It is not intended for students presently registered at the University of Pretoria.

    To use the Online Application System you will need the following:

    • internet access
    • an email address which you can access regularly, because as soon as you submit your online application, a student number (EMPLID) will be sent to this email address as confirmation of receipt.

    Click on the video link below for a step-by step guide on how to use the online application system.

    Online Application System instructions General Application Information

    UP applications open on 1 March of the year preceding the year of study.

    Each prospective student must complete only one online application. On the online application the University of Pretoria offers a first and second choice in terms of what you wish to study. All applicants should fill in both a first and second choice on the online application.

    Once your online application has been processed, you will receive a student number(EMPLID).

    Receiving a student number (EMPLID) does NOT imply that you have been accepted by the University of Pretoria yet. Admission is a separate process that your application undergoes after being evaluated by the relevant faculty.

    It is in your best interest to complete your own online application. The University of Pretoria does not make use of representatives, agents or agencies during the application process. If you choose to make use of representatives, agents or agencies, you do so at your own risk. It is of utmost importance that you provide your personal email and postal addresses to enable the University of Pretoria to communicate with you directly.

    For the application for Distance Education admission (Faculty of Education) please visit the “Distance Education ” web page before you apply. Different rules are applicable.

    It is important to note that should you wish to study the selection programmes BSc(Arch)(Architecture) or BSc(Int)(Interior Architecture), you must indicate them as your first choice on your application, or you will not be considered for these programmes. It is also recommended to indicate the other selection programmes as your first choice on the online application.

  • Details Of Mseleni Hospital Nursing School Application 2026/2027

    Details Of Mseleni Hospital Nursing School Application 2026/2027

    Mseleni Hospital is located in a remote part of Northern KwaZulu-Natal about 60km from the border of Mozambique. The local population is predominantly Zulu speaking.
    Mseleni is a district hospital in Umkhanyakude. Map showing location of Mseleni hospital

    Mseleni is situated in a low lying area, with temperatures reaching around 30°c in summer (wet season: November to March ) and 20-25°c in winter (dry season: June to August)   Mseleni hospital new booking system

    For Application and Any Other information, contact 

    Telephone: +27 (0) 35 574 1004
    Fax: +27 (0) 35 574 1559
    Email: Mseleni.PRO@kznhealth.gov.za
    Postal Address: PO Sibaya Sibaya 3967
    GPS co-ordinates: 32.55664417 | -27.1383742 Directions

     

  • 2026-2027 University of Venda Online Application Form

    2026 University of Venda Online Application Form

    To apply for admission at the University of Venda, simply print the form and post it back with the required documentation, and signatures to:

    The Registrar
    Student Admissions
    University of Venda
    Private Bag x5050
    Thohoyandou
    0950

    To download: Right-click on the appropriate Form and Choose Save Target As

    Application Forms

     

     

    Closing date: 29th September 2026


    For more information contact:

    Mr Mpfariseni Ligudu
    Assistant Registrar: Student Administration
    015 962 8977/ 015 962 8882/ 015 962 8983/ 015 962 8959/ 015 962 8953
    E-mail: mpfariseni.ligudu@univen.ac.za

    Mr Takalani Nyelisani
    Schools Liaison Officer, Communications and Marketing
    015 962 8339
    E-mail: takalani.nyelisani@univen.ac.za

  • UNISA Advanced Diploma in Information Resource Management Course

    UNISA Advanced Diploma in Information Resource Management Course

    Admission and re-admission requirements

    Qualification admission requirements

    Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.
    An appropriate Diploma or National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in IT or an ICT related qualification field on NQF level 6 from an accredited provider of higher education or a minimum of 60% of the completed coursework qualification that satisfies the vocational requirement of the Advanced Diploma qualification.
    Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements should consider applying for a lower level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements.

    Qualification code:90007
    NQF level:7
    Total credits:120
    SAQA ID:94672
    APS/AS:60
    Maximum time to complete this qualification: 3 years

    If you don’t meet the admission requirements above, click here to view other qualification admission requirements in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology

    Student fees and funding your studies

    Application fee

    Pay the application fee once you’ve received your student number:

    • R105 for online applications
    • R160 for hard copy applications

    Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa or do not qualify for admission to Unisa.

    Student fees

    Click here to find out more about Unisa’s student fees, and the bursaries and loans for Unisa students.

    Apply for admission

    Applications for admission to undergraduate higher certificates, diplomas & degrees, advanced certificates, advanced diplomas, the Postgraduate Certificate in Education & BTech degrees will be open from August – September 
    Applications will however close earlier on 31 August 2017 for the following two qualifications:

    • Bachelor of Social Work (90088)
    • Higher Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work (90011)

    Please note:

    • Everyone wanting to start a new qualification must apply for admission.
    • Unisa will inform you of the outcome of your application. If successful, Unisa will indicate for which qualification you have been accepted and will offer you a space for the period for which you have applied (ie either semester 1 or semester 2).
    • You must accept or decline Unisa’s offer within the prescribed period of time.
    • If you accept Unisa’s offer, you must register for the period for which you have been granted admission (ie semester 1 or semester 2). Should you not register for the relevant semester of study, you will need to re-apply for admission during the next application period.

    Additional support for this qualification via TVET colleges

    Unisa has an agreement with various Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to offer classes in a selected number of qualifications. These classes have proved to generally improve the throughput rate of students who enrol for them.
    Take note of the following:

    • Make sure that your TVET college of choice offers support in your qualification.
    • Apply for admission during Unisa’s application period via your TVET college or via Unisa.

    Registration

    Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa’s offer. Visit www.unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.

  • Sol Plaatje University Prospectus 2026/2027

    Sol Plaatje University Prospectus 2026/2027

    Sol Plaatje University Prospectus 2026/2027 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 SPU prospectus for 2026/2027


     

  • FULBRIGHT FOREIGN STUDENT 2026/2027 Application Call is OPEN

    FULBRIGHT FOREIGN STUDENT 2026/2027 Application Call is OPEN

    FULBRIGHT FOREIGN STUDENT 2026/2027 Application Call is OPEN Workshops and Fullbright Foreign Student Application Workshops​

    Grants for S.A. university graduates to pursue a Master’s or Doctoral degree at an accredited U.S. university (excludes studies that require contact with patients). Students are selected through a rigorous application and interview process.
    Preliminary Applications for the 2026-2027 Academic year are open. You may apply at: https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international
    Eligibility
    • Be a South African Citizen
    • Have a 4-year B Tech degree or a 3-year Bachelors degree plus Honors year when applying for Masters
    • Have a Master’s degree when applying for a Doctoral degree
    • For Non-Degree studies: Applicants must be registered for a Ph.D. at a South African university
    What do we look for in our applicants?
    • Academic excellence
    • Required scores for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for each specific field of study
    • Clearly written study objectives
    • Demonstrable ambassadorial skills with evidence of cultural sensitivity and a genuine desire to learn more about the United States and share with American citizens aspects of South African culture
    • Experience and interest in extracurricular and community activities,
    • Evidence of leadership potential, and
    • ​A desire to further the Fulbright Program and give back to your home country upon returning.
    The Selection Committee expects candidates to conduct a thorough university search and to identify institutions in the U. S. which are a strong fit for their academic, personal and professional goals. Applicants must show clear reasons for selecting their U.S. university preferences.
    Fulbright/IIE will apply to U.S. universities on the applicants behalf and does not guarantee choice of university.
    Applications may be completed online at: https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international  Application deadline is: April 17, 2026 (incomplete or late applications will not be considered)
    We will be hosting 3 Fulbright Foreign Student application  workshops at the American Corner. The American Corner is situated inside the Central Library, Corner of Parade and Darling Streets, Cape Town.
    February 23: 4-5pm,
    March 16: 1-2pm,
    April 5: 5-6pm,
    RSVP: williamskm@state.gov
    For more information on the Fulbright Program: https://za.usembassy.gov/education-culture/educational-exchanges/fulbright-flagship-programs/
    Application Questions: Fulbright_Program_Safrica@state.gov
  • 2026 Damelin Online Application Form

    2026Damelin Online Application Form

    Damelin Application 2026 :To apply to the University of Cape Town , you need the documents below :

    1) A certified copy of the green bar coded ID
    2) Proof of payment of any relevant application fees
    3) Certified copy of grade 11 results and any latest grade 12 results
    For a full list of tips to remember before you apply, See Application Checklist. Applicants must check individual further requirements for each course and each tertiary institution. Please also be aware of NBTs and check with your university if you need NBT results to apply.
    FYI: South Africans learners wishing to apply online will need a working email address and an ID number. Foreign learners wishing to apply will need to have their passport number.

    Damelin Online Application 2026

    This article has helpful information about the Damelin online application 2026, we recommend you to read this article carefully before you submit your application.

    The Damelin has now opened a new registration window for students wishing to join the Damelin 2026.

    Damelin online application portal 2026 helps students to send Damelin applications online through the Damelin website.

    To be able to submit a Damelin online application 2026 please read this message carefully from the ghanadmission team.

    The online application system Damelin 2026 has the following sections:

    • General professional registration
    • Occupational Health Exercises
    • Company Administration
    • University Secretariat
    • Primary Health Care Service
    • IOHA

    Have You Registered with the Damelin? Y or N

    NB!! Please note that this is only an APPLICATION. Even if you have completed the form correctly and you comply with the minimum entry requirements, it does not necessarily mean that you have been accepted at the Damelin. We consider all applications and will inform you of the outcome.

    Damelin Application for Admission Instructions:

    • After Downloading Application Form at – https://damelin.co.za/registration-and-accreditation/
    • Use capital letters to complete this form or place an X in the correct box.
    • Please use a black pen.
    • Kindly complete the form in FULL and answer all the questions.
    • Application forms that are not completed and do not include the required documentation may not be processed or the process might be delayed, Completed application must be hand-delivered to the CAMPUS.

    Please attach copies of the following documents

    • Certificated copy of highest academic qualification/ school grade
    • Certified copies of ID documents of student and Next of Kin required
    • Certificated copy of proof of address
    • Please note that certificated documents must not be older than 3 months
    • Proof of NSFAS Application

    PLEASE INDICATE YOUR CHOICE OF STUDY