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  • South African passport renewal fast track

    South African passport renewal fast track

     

    When to Apply for Your South African Passport Renewal?

    Most countries require that travellers have at least 6 months availability on their passport beyond the date of departure. Therefore, you are advised to renew your passport before it expires within the time frame of your travels.

    Passport Costs

    First Application for Tourist Passport R400
    Renewal (must bring old passport) R400

    South African Passport Renewal Requirements

    • A copy of your ID
    • Passport fee – R400
    • Your old passport

    How to Renew and Apply for Your South African Passport Online

     

    Account Registration

    • Simply go to the eHomeAffairs website and register.
    • Create a profile
    • Answer the security questions
    • Create a password
    • Capture the OTP (one-time pin) sent to your cellphone
    • Finally, attach a copy of your ID

    Making the Payment

    • Enter your bank account details on the eHomeAffairs site.
    • You will then be required to log in to your internet banking to authorise the payment.
    • Log in to your internet banking account: go to the “My Bills” option under “Payments” to initiate the payment instruction.
    • Add the Department of Home Affairs as a beneficiary, and a payment instruction will appear under “My Bills”.
    • Finally, enter your reference number and approve the R400 payment to the Department of Home Affairs.

    Record Your Biometrics

    Option 1: Home Affairs Branch

    • Once the Department of Home Affairs has registered your payment you will be eligible to proceed with your biometrics data – two thumbprints, a photo and your signature.
    • You do not need to make an appointment at Home Affairs. Simply go to your local branch to have your biometrics done.
    • You will need to take your ID book with you to the Home Affairs branch.

    Option 2: Home Affairs-Equipped Bank Branch

    • Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria residents can make an appointment for their biometrics at their local bank branch once their payment has been registered (see below).
    • You will be given a choice of time slots. Once you’ve selected a time slot, you will be sent a confirmation via SMS and email.
    • Take your ID book and confirmation email or SMS with you when going to your local bank branch.

    Wait for an SMS or email

    You will receive a notification that your passport is ready for collection at the Home Affairs or bank branch where your biometrics was captured, after approximately 10 days.

    With eHomeAffairs services available, your South African passport application and passport renewal process should prove to be a simple and easy task to do before booking your flight to your dream destination.

    Biometrics Equipped Bank Branches

    Branch City Address
    ABSA Centurion Lifestyle Centurion Centurion Lifestyle, c/o Old Johannesburg Road and Lenchen Ave
    Absa Tower North Johannesburg 180 Commissioner Street, Johannesburg
    Absa Ghandi Square Johannesburg Ghandi Square, Johannesburg
    FNB President Street West Johannesburg 47 Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Street, Johannesburg, 2000
    FNB Merchant Place, Rivonia Johannesburg 4 Merchant Place, Cnr Rivonia Road and Fredman Drive
    FNB Centurion Lifestyle Centurion Old Johannesburg Road and Lenchen Ave
    FNB Lynwood (The Grove Mall) Pretoria The Grove Mall, Lynnwood Rd, Pretoria, 0081
    Standard Bank Centurion Centurion Standard Bank Building, 1263 Embankment Rd
    Standard Bank Killarney, Rosebank Johannesburg Killarney Mall, c/o Riveria Road and Killarney Ave
    Standard Bank Canal Walk Cape Town Shop 599LL, Canal Walk Shopping Centre, Century City Dr
    Nedbank Lakeside Mall Benoni Shop D6, Deck Level, Lakeside Mall, Tom Jones Street, Benoni, 1501
    Nedbank Sandown Johannesburg 135 Rivonia Road (c/o Rivonia and Maude Street)
    Nedbank Arcadia Pretoria Nedbank Plaza, 175 Steve Road, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0082

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  • 2026/2027 University of the Western Cape Application Date

    2026/2027 University of the Western Cape Application Date

    University of Western Cape (UWC)
    Applications Open: The Middle of May
    Applications Close: TBC
  • 2026-2027 Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences Online Application Form

    2026 Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences Online Application Form

    How do I apply to study at SMU?
    • Download the student application form, by downloading the form below.
    • Complete the form in full and answer all questions with black ink (pen).
    • Make sure the names appearing on your Identity Document (ID), as well as your certificates are the same and in the same sequence.
    • All student application forms submitted after closing dates will not be considered.
    What documents do I attach on the SMU student application form?
    • Certified copy of your Identity ID or Birth Certificate.
    • Certified copy of final grade 11 results or final National Senior Certificate (NSC) / Matric Certificate (only those who completed matric). NB: Do not submit your midyear grade 12 results.
    • Official academic record(s) from previous university (ies) attended, including SMU (if applicable).
    • Certificate of conduct from all universities attended (if applicable).
    • Proof of application fee payment (copy of deposit slip). NB: No application forms will be considered without proof of payment.
    How much is the SMU student application fee?

    The application fee is R200 only and is non-refundable.

    Where and how do I deposit SMU student application fee?

    Bank: Standard Bank
    Account Number: 071 244 395
    Account Name: Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
    Branch Number: 020 909
    Use your ID number as a Reference

    NB: No cash should accompany the application form.

    Do SMU have online student application?

    Yes, you can apply online via the Student Portal

    Where do I post my SMU student application form?

    Post to: The Registrar
    Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)
    P.O. Box 60
    Medunsa
    0204

    Or hand deliver to : Student Administration and Registration office
    Clinical Pathology Building (Basement) at SMU

    Office Hours : Monday – Friday: 7h30 – 16h00

    Enquiries call: (012) 521 4979 / 4058 / 5886 / 4319 / 4137 / 4204

    What documents should I bring when I come to register at SMU in 2016, provided my student application is successful?

    Bring the following original documents: ID, NSC statements of results/ Matric Certificate (only those who completed matric), as well as an official academic transcript – (if applicable) on the day of registration during January/February 2016.

    NB: No copies will be accepted.

  • 2026/2027 University of Stellenbosch – How to Apply

    2026/2027 University of Stellenbosch – How to Apply

    STEP 1: BEFORE YOU APPLY

    1. Read up on all the programmes we offer at Stellenbosch University by visiting What can I study?
    2. Make sure that you understand the selection criteria of the different faculties. The criteria are available at  Admission and selection requirements.
    3. Also take note or the closing dates31 May:  Applications close for the programme MB,ChB in the Faculty Medicine and Health Sciences
      30 June:  Applications close for all other undergraduate programmes
      30 June:  Residence applications close
      31 August: Applications for Stellenbosch University financial assistance close
      31 October: Diploma in Public Accountability (Telematic Education)

    STEP 2: SELECT YOUR PROGRAMME

    1. For Stellenbosch University you my select three programme choices. The reason you may indicate three programmes, is that there are programmes with extensive selection criteria and it is possible that you will not to be selected for your first choice, but you may still be selected for your second or third choice.
    2. However, if we inform you that you have been selected for your second choice, for instance, this does not mean that you cannot be considered for your first choice anymore.
    3. Note however, that you can only be admitted to one programme at a time. If you are admitted to your second choice at first, and your first choice is then reconsidered, your second choice will lapse as soon as you are admitted to your first choice.
    4. All our programmes have selection criteria, but the following programmes all have extensive selection processes: All programmes in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; all programmes in the Faculty of Law; BA (Visual Arts); BA (Drama); BA (Music); BMus; BA (Sport Science); BSc (Sport Science); BEd (GenEd); BEngineering; and BCom (International Business).

    • If your first programme choice is one of the abovementioned programmes, you must indicate a second choice, and where applicable, even a third choice.
    • You can only choose one programme from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
    • Your first and second choices may both be from the list of selection programmes above, but then you must also indicate a third choice not from this list.

    5. If you want to change your programme choice, send an e-mail containing your request to info@sun.ac.za. Please remember that, after the closing date, you can only be considered if there are places available in the programme.
    6. To help you place your programme choice in the correct order, also bear the following in mind:

    Medicine and Health Sciences and Education

    These two faculties will only consider your programme choice if it is indicated as your first choice.

    Law programmes

    Selection for the programmes BA (Law), BCom (Law) or BAccLLB will only be considered if it is your first programme choice. The undergraduate, four-year LLB programme will be considered as a first or a second choice on your application.

    Arts and Social Sciences

    Only first and second choices of programme will be considered. Third choices  will only be considered if the first and second choices of programme are programmes from the abovementioned list of selection programmes.  BA Sport Science will only consider first or second choices. Acceptance for a second and/or third programme choice in this faculty lapses when a candidate gets accepted for a first and/or second programme choice in another faculty. If a candidate then decides to revert back to a programme choice in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences a written request must be submitted by 30 September of the previous year. Such requests will only be considered if places are available.

    Economic and Management Sciences

    This faculty will consider first, second or third programme choices. If you have more than one programme on your list, all Economic and Management Sciences choices will be considered in your order of preference, based on your selection score, your application marks and on whether there are places available in the programme concerned. This arrangement does not include BComm (International Business), BAccLLB and BCom (Law).

    AgriSciences

    This faculty will consider your application for one of their programmes as a first, second or third choice, with the exception of the programme in Food Science (or a programme where Food as offered as a subject). For these programmes, your application will only be considered as a first or second choice.

    Science, Engineering and Theology

    These faculties will consider your application for one of their programmes as a first, second or third choice.

    STEP 3: COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION

    OPTION A: APPLY ONLINE

    1. To apply online, you will need a valid email address and cell phone number. Correspondence will be sent to the email address and sms’s to the cell phone.
    2. As soon as you’ve registered for your online application, you will receive a user name and password to continue your application.
    3. To complete your online application, all compulsory screens, with red ‘Outstanding’ buttons, must be completed.

    4. To finalise the application, click on the ‘Finalise’ button. Please note: the ‘finalise’ button is only available once ALL the compulsory screens are completed (a green ‘Completed’ button will then be displayed).
    5. Your application will only be processed AFTER the application has been finalised AND all the supporting documents were uploaded at Your Admission Status link onwww.maties.com before the closing date.
    6. You will receive a username (your student number) and password to access Your Admission Status.
    7. The application could be completed over a period of time. Should there for example be an electricity outage, data will not be lost and the application can be completed at a later stage.
    8. Please note that, if we also receive a hard copy application from you, we will only accept the online application as the intended one.

    OPTION B: APPLY WITH A HARD COPY APPLICATION

    1. You can get a paper application form at 021 808 9111 or at info@sun.ac.za.
    2. Complete all the required fields and send the form with the required application documents to reach the University before the closing date.

    STEP 4: MAKE YOU YOU UPLOAD ALL THE NESSESARY DOCUMENTS

      • Read more on the requirements regarding compulsory application documents, your contract as well as the application fee payment options in the relevant sections of the online application or the hard copy application.
      • Certified copies of the original documents, as specified below, must be provided.
      • Electronic copies you provide should be clear and legible (not blurred, cropped or obscured). The preferred format is pdf, jpeg and tiff for uploading your documents.
      • Stellenbosch University reserves the right to request original and additional supporting documentation should this be deemed necessary at any point.
      • Your signed contract, your application documents as well as proof of payment should be uploaded online at Your Admission Status link on www.maties.com before the closing date. If you apply with a hard copy application, you should include all the required documents with you application.
      • If we do not receive all your documents by the closing date, your application will unfortunately not be considered.
      • It remains your responsibility to make sure that the University receives these documents in time. You can monitor your application on www.maties.com to ensure that your application is complete.

    YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

    Contract
    Student support form (students with disabilities)
    Additional documents (If applicable):

    YOUR APPLICATION FEE

      • Application fees can be paid as part of the online application process
      • Cash payments may also be made in person at the cashiers at the Administration A building (Stellenbosch Campus).
      • Read more on payment options


    STEP 5: WRITE THE NATIONAL BENCHMARK TEST (NBT’S)

      • It is compulsory for ALL prospective first-year students at SU, regardless of the matriculation year, studies at another higher education institution, or examination system followed, to write the National Benchmark Tests.
      • If you apply for a programme in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences or for a programme in Law, you must write the National Benchmark Test (NBT) before the end of June, as the achievement in the NBT is used in the selection process.
      • For all other programmes you must write the NBT before you may register as a student at Stellenbosch University. We may use the results for placement in a main stream or an extended degree programme.
      • Read more on the NBT’s and how faculties can use the results for selection and placement decisions.
      • Please visit www.nbt.ac.za or call 021 650 3523 to get more information and/or make a booking to write the NBT’s.

    WHEN YOU HAVE SUCCESFULLY COMPLETED THE FIVE STEPS AND RECEIVED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF YOUR COMPLETE APPLICATION, YOU ARE READY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION.

    If you need help with your application, or you require more information, please contact the University at 021 808 9111, send an e-mail to info@sun.ac.za.

  • 2026/2027 University of Fort Hare Application Form pdf

    2026/2027 University of Fort Hare Application Form

    UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION FORMS       

     

    Undergraduate & Honours Application Form (Click here to download form)
    Non-refundable fee of R120.00
    Closing Date: 31st October
    (No late applications will be accepted)

     

    POSTGRADUATE APPLICATION FORMS 

     

    Postgraduate Application Form (Click here to download form)
    Non-refundable fee of R120.00
    Closing 31st October
    R250.00 LATE APPLICATION: 01 NOVEMBER – 31st DECEMBER

     

    GENERAL ADMISSION RULES         

    1.  All applications for admission are subject to the selection process.

    2.  Applicants must comply with the general admission requirements and any other specific requirements as prescribed by the Faculty.
    3.  A candidate may be expected to attend an interview, undergo a selection test and/or make a written presentation to the relevant head of department.

    The Student Administration Office will help you with application, admission and registration enquiries.
    Admission Enquiries
    Alice Campus
    Tel.: 040-602 2016/ 2053/ 2122/ 2174
    East London Campus
    Tel.: 043-704 7155/ 7266/ 7004/ 7139

    G.2    ADMISSION

    2.1     Every prospective student shall apply for admission to a programme offered by the University on the prescribed form. The form of application must be completed in detail and signed by the prospective student and his/her parent or guardian if he/she is a minor. The completed form must be sent to the Registrar by the date stipulated in 2.3 below, together with the application fee.

    2.2     A student who was registered at another university must, upon application for admission to the University of Fort Hare, submit a certificate of conduct from the  aforementioned university,  which  is  acceptable  to  the  Council  of  the University of Fort Hare.

    2.3     The closing date for applications for admission shall be 31st October

    January  (for  late  application).  A  late  application  fee  will  be  payable  for applications received after 30 September.

    2.4      If the above-mentioned dates (2.3 above) fall on a Saturday or Sunday, the closing date will be the next normal business day.

    2.5      Applications for admission as a student received after 15 January shall be regarded  as  „walk-in‟ applications  and  shall  not  be  considered  for  that particular academic year. Such application fees shall not be refundable.

    2.6     Admission requirements

    2.6.1   No person shall be registered as a student at the University for a programme unless he/she meets the general entrance requirements for admission (2.6.2 below), the entrance requirements as stipulated in the rules for a particular programme and has written the National Benchmark Test (NBT). This rule shall only apply from 2011.

     

    2.6.2   A  student  who  was  not  previously  registered  at  this  or  another

    University, shall meet one of the following requirements –

    2.6.2.1 a  Matriculation  Certificate,  a  National  Senior  Certificate,  a School Leaving Certificate or a Further Education and Training (FET 4) Certificate; or

    2.6.2.2 mature age, Senate discretionary or any other form of conditional or complete exemption; or

    2.6.2.3 any alternative qualification, examination or experience (prior learning and/or experience) which is recognized in terms of the admission policy of the University as laid down by Council in consultation with Senate; provided that Council in consultation with Senate may further prescribe by regulation additional requirements as it deems fit as a prerequisite for admission to any specific programme.

    2.7     Senate’s Discretionary Exemption

     

    2.7.1 Students  with  a  Senior  Certificate  without  Matriculation Exemption/Endorsement wishing to enrol for a degree programme may apply  for  Senate  Discretionary  Exemption  (SDE),  but  should  be advised that certain minimum requirements in certain school subjects may be required for some programmes and/or qualifications.

    2.7.2   If their applications are successful, learners will be advised by Faculty Managers of their admission into the relevant Faculty‟s Foundation Programme through the Admissions Office.

    2.7.3   Students  admitted  via  SDE3  (credit  bearing  and  value  addition modules) will be allowed to register for modules with a maximum of 96 regular credits during their first year. In addition, students have to successfully complete value addition (i.e. non credit bearing) modules to the equivalent of 320 notional hours during their first year.

    2.7.4.  SDE  students  admitted  according  to  SDE3  will  not  be  allowed  to proceed to their second year of  study until they have successfully completed all value addition modules as well as a minimum of 60 credits of their regular, credit bearing modules.

    2.7.5   Upon registration, SDE3 students will be assisted by Faculty Managers to apply for conditional certificates. When SDE3 students have successfully completed the equivalent of at least 120 credits of regular, credit bearing courses, Faculty Managers will assist such students in their application of complete exemption certificates.

    2.7.6   SDE Students admitted according to SDE1, SDE2, SDE4 or SDE5 models, will be assisted by Faculty Managers to apply for complete exemption certificates, and may, after consultation with Faculty Managers, enrol for regular degree programmes.

    2.8     Exemptions:   Senate   may   exempt   candidates   from   attendance   and assessment in a module on the grounds of their having obtained credit for the same or equivalent modules prescribed for another qualification of the University. Candidates may also be granted recognition at another institution, provided that candidates who are already in possession of a first qualification shall be granted recognition towards a second qualification at the same or at a lower NQF level in respect of modules previously completed only up to a maximum of half of the prescribed credits required for a second qualification.

    2.9  Minimum credits for degree qualifications: All UFH academic programmes/qualifications shall, in terms of SAQA credits, be configured such that each year of study shall entail students completing a minimum of 128 credits. Accordingly, students shall only qualify for a UFH three-year or four- year degree after completing a minimum of 384 credits or 512 credits respectively.

    2.10   In cases where a candidate who is already in possession of a first qualification wishes to obtain a second qualification which has a set programme from which

     

    deviation is not possible, owing to the requirements of the University or an outside body, the provision in Rule 2.6.1 above shall not apply.

    2.11   Minimum time spent towards a qualification: In order to graduate with a UFH qualification, a student must, in the course of his/her studies at the University of Fort Hare, successfully complete a minimum of 120 credits at the exit level on which the relevant qualification is registered

    2.12   Currency of undergraduate modules: Undergraduate modules from other institutions for which credits are requested may not be older than 5 years. UFH modules  retain  their  validity towards  unfinished  qualifications for  8  years. Senate may refuse recognition of a module (credit) on the basis that its content has changed and/or the module (credit) is too old to be given recognition.

     

    G.3    REGISTRATION

    3.1     A prospective student must first be admitted to the University in accordance with the provisions of Rule 2 above before he/she may register; he/she must supply proof of such admittance at registration. The University shall not be obliged  to  register  a  prospective  student  even  though  he/she  has  been admitted to the University; the student must also comply with the requirements of registration.

    3.2     Before  commencing  their  studies  in  any  year  prospective  students  shall register as students of the University at the venue and on the date and time published beforehand by the Registrar by signing their names on the official registration form, thereby signifying their acceptance of the rules of the University and of liability to pay the prescribed fees including residence fees, where applicable. Except with the Registrar‟s written permission, no person who is in arrears with the payment of any fees due to the University shall be registered as a student.

    3.2.1   Postal registration of returning senior students is permissible under certain conditions, namely where students have settled their debt prior to or on the due dates, and where the results of the examinations preceding the registration is available.

    3.3     Students who  have  been  admitted to  a  programme shall  register for  the specified modules before the commencement of such modules. No late registrations shall be accepted except with the written permission of the Head of Department/Dean concerned, and within the period indicated in the official diary.

    3.4     Compliance with programme requirements

    3.4.1   The onus is on students to ensure that the modules for which they are registered comply with the requirements of the relevant Head of Department(s)/Head of  Department/Dean(s) and  the  Dean,  or  their representatives, to indicate that all requirements are met.

    3.4.2   Senate may approve a special curriculum within the framework of the

     

    rules for a student who has been exempted from any module(s) in terms of the provision of the Statute.

    3.5     Concurrent registration except by permission of Senate. No students shall concurrently be registered for more than one programme at the University without the permission of Senate.

    3.6     Limitation  of  registration.  Every  person  registered  as  a  student  at  the

    University shall be deemed registered:

    3.6.1   for one calendar year, semester or such shorter period as Council generally, or in any particular case, may specify; and

    3.6.2   for   the   modules  as   specified  on   the   official  registration  form.

    Registration of the student shall lapse after expiry of this period of registration. If a person wishes to remain a student at the University or to be reassessed in a particular module, he/she shall renew his/her registration.

    3.7     Offering of modules. If any small number of students wish to enroll for a given module in any year, the relevant Faculty may after consideration of the staffing  position  and  module  viability  and  after  consultation  with  the  unit offering the programme concerned, decide that such module shall not be offered in that year. Faculty Boards may also set a maximum class size for a programme in  consideration of  the  staffing and  facilities available for  the programme. This rule shall be especially applicable to the offering of modules on a part-time basis. In terms of the rule, a part-time student shall not be entitled to demand and receive tuition in every module forming part of the curriculum of the UFH qualification for which s/he is/was registered by virtue only of having been allowed to commence her/his studies at UFH on a part- time basis.

    3.8     Timetable clashes. Students may not register for modules with a clash on the lecture, practical or examination timetables without the approval of the Programme Co-ordinator and the Registrar. The University is not obliged to rearrange  an  examination  timetable  to  accommodate  instances  where  a student registered for modules which clash on the lecture or practical timetables.

    3.9     Special prerequisites and ancillaries for particular modules. Senate may determine that candidates shall not be admitted to a particular module unless they  have  obtained credit  for  another specified module  or  simultaneously registered for another specified module. Failure to adhere to the above- mentioned rule of prerequisites and co-requisites, where applicable, may result in the immediate cancellation of the module(s) involved.

    3.10   Registration of occasional students.

    3.10.1 Senate may permit any person to register as an occasional student for a module or modules other than as a candidate for a degree, subject to such    conditions    as    may    be    prescribed    by    the    Head    of

     

    Department/Dean concerned.

    3.10.2 Senate may, subject to conditions as may be prescribed, permit a student to register for a module or modules other than as part of his/her curriculum.

    3.10.3 Subject to the provisions of Rule 2.8, Senate may grant a student credit towards a qualification for one or more modules completed while registered in terms of  the provisions of  Rule 3.10.1 and/or 3.10.2, subject to such conditions as it may prescribe in an individual case, provided that a student shall, on registration, qualify for admission to the  programme  concerned  and  the  module  can  form  part  of  an approved curriculum for the qualification/programme.

    3.11   Registration/concurrent registration with  another  institution.  Where  a student is for any reason whatsoever unable or unwilling to register for a UFH (core/elective) module required in order for her/him to complete the curriculum of the qualification for which she is registered at UFH, the University shall (through the relevant Faculty office) provide permission for the student to register for that module with any other higher education institution. For the avoidance of doubt, a student who has completed a module with another higher education institution pursuant to this rule shall be entitled to apply for recognition of the credit as soon as possible after s/he obtains a pass in the relevant  module.  This  rule/provision  shall  not  apply  to  a  module  that constitutes a „major‟ within an undergraduate degree curriculum.

    3.12  Compulsory registration of last outstanding module under G.Rule 7 or with another institution. Students who have ONE module outstanding for completion of the curriculum of the qualification for which they are registered shall not be eligible to register for that module on a full-time basis, with or without any other modules, but may request permission to register for that last outstanding module in terms of G.Rule 7. Where such a student is unable to register in terms of G. Rule 7, s/he may apply for permission to register for the said (last outstanding module) at another institution in terms of the immediately preceding G.Rule 3.11. This rule/provision shall not apply to a module that constitutes a „major‟ within an undergraduate curriculum.

    3.13   Student identification. Every student, while on campus or using University facilities shall produce his/her student registration card upon request.

    3.14   Promotion criteria. Promotion of students shall be determined by Faculties, for which purpose Faculties have to provide specific criteria.

    3.15   Academic exclusion of  full-time students. Full-time students who  have failed to obtain the minimum number of credits towards the qualification for which they are registered shall be excluded from the University on academic grounds:

    3.15.1 In the case of a three-year degree programme

    3.15.1.1 After one year, a minimum of 40 credits;

     

    3.15.1.2 After two years, a minimum of 120 credits;

    3.15.1.3 After three years, a minimum of 180 credits;

    3.15.1.4 After four years, a minimum of 300 credits;

    3.15.1.5 After five years, if a degree has not been obtained;

    3.15.2 In the case of a four-year degree programme

    3.15.2.1 After one year, a minimum of 40 credits;

    3.15.2.2 After two years, a minimum of 120 credits;

    3.15.2.3 After three years, a minimum of 240 credits;

    3.15.2.4 After four years, a minimum of 360 credits;

    3.15.2.5 After five years, a minimum of 420 credits;

    3.15.2.6 After six years, if a degree has not been obtained.

    3.15.3 In the case of a Foundation Year Programme (FYP)

    The first year of registration of a Foundation Year Programme shall not be taken into account in calculating the prescribed period of study for the purpose of academic exclusion.

    3.15.4 Change of programme and interruption of study

    3.15.4.1 Where a student has been allowed to change registration from one programme to another after the first year of study, the prescribed period of study shall be calculated from the registration of the new programme;

    3.15.4.2 Where a student has been allowed to change registration from one programme to another after the second year of study or in later years, the number of years subsequent to the first year of study of the first programme shall be taken into account when calculating the prescribed  period  of   study  in   respect  of   the  new  programme;

    3.15.4.3 In calculating the prescribed period of study, the frequency or duration of the period of interruption of study by a student shall not be taken into account.

    3.15.4.4 A student shall be permitted to change registration from one programme to another on one occasion only.

    3.16   Academic exclusion of part-time students

    3.16.1 A  student shall be  excluded from the  University if  he/she has not fulfilled all the requirements for his/her proposed degree within ten years of study, except in special circumstances approved by Senate.

    3.16.2 Periods of attendance and examination results at another university shall be taken into account, with one year of full-time study being regarded as equivalent to two years of part-time study.

    3.16.3 The University may re-admit a student who has been excluded from the university where his/her subsequent experience or academic achievement justifies readmission.

    3.16.4 A student who was previously eligible for exclusion, but who was not excluded at that time, may be excluded on that basis at the end of any

    subsequent year.

    3.16.5 If a student by means of written notification received by the Registrar before 15 April of any year cancels his/her registration, the registration for that year shall not be taken into account for exclusion purposes.

    3.16.6 Exclusion of non-registered persons. No person who has not been registered as a student may attend lectures or use any of the facilities or privileges offered by the University to its duly registered students.

    3.17   Appeal against academic exclusion from the University

    3.17.1 A  student  who  has  been  excluded on  academic grounds  shall  be entitled to appeal his/her exclusion to the Faculty Planning and Management  Committee  (FPMC)  or  the  HOD‟s Committee  of  the Faculty in which the student is registered. Such appeal must be lodged with the relevant Faculty Manager no later than 25 January of every year.  The  said  Committee  must  consider  and  decide  upon  such appeals no later than two weeks after receipt of the appeal documentation by the Faculty Manager.

    3.17.2 In deliberating on an appeal pursuant to this rule, the Faculty Planning and Management Committee or HOD‟s Committee shall be entitled to consider all factors deemed pertinent to such a matter by the Committee, including the student‟s historical, academic performance, physical and mental health (supported by appropriate documentation), and compelling personal circumstances as evidence by appropriate documentation. Where the Committee considers it appropriate, it MAY impose clear/specific conditions on the re-admission of a student excluded on academic grounds.

    3.17.3 A student who is dissatisfied with the outcome of a decision of the Faculty Planning and Management Committee or HOD‟s Committee rendered  in  accordance  with  the  immediately preceding  paragraph shall be entitled to appeal the decision to the Board of the relevant Faculty.  The said Board must consider and decide upon such appeals at its first meeting (whether regular or special) in each academic year. The Board may set aside the decision of the Faculty Planning and Management Committee or HOD‟s Committee or upholds the Committee‟s decision in its entirety or varies the terms thereof.   In respect to the appeal process prescribed under this rule, the Faculty Board‟s decision shall be final.

  • NATIONAL CRAFT COMPETITION 2026

    NATIONAL CRAFT COMPETITION 2026

    A prestigious national craft competition will this year give South African crafters a wonderful opportunity to showcase their work.

    National Craft Competition 2026

    South African artist and curator of the Innibos National Arts Festival John Anthony Boerma says the awards will give South Africa’s world-class crafters an opportunity to reveal the excellence of their skills.

    Organised by the creative team that conceived and for over 10 years has presented the iconic Innibos National Arts Festival, the craft awards will pull together a diverse range of judges who all have one thing in common – a passion for developing South Africa’s creative talent.

    These industry giants will use their years of experience to select from among the entries a collection of works that any international gallery would be glad to house.
    Entries – consisting of photo submissions – have opened and close at the end of March 2026. John Anthony explains that the panel of judges will then select the best entries to be exhibited at the Innibos National Arts Festival to be held in the Lowveld capital of Mbombela in July 2026.

    The winners will be announced at a glittering awards evening. The winner of the Platinum Award will receive R50 000, the Gold Award winner will pocket R30 000 and the Silver R15 000. There will also be merit awards for the Best Emerging Craftsmen, along with sound financial advice to grow their business. In addition, a Craft Retail Apprenticeship with Tourvest Destination Retail will be bestowed on one of the winners.

    Craftsmen who marry their cultural heritage with contemporary sophistication and technical skill to create unique and unforgettable works of art, will be recognised. Entries in the disciplines of Ceramics, Beadwork, Wirework, Wood, Jewellery, Paper, Fabric Painting and Printing, Quilting, Leatherwork, Pewter, Glasswork, Embroidery and Mixed Media are invited.
    John Anthony and Jan Bhuda, partners in Art Aid Africa, a company that assists in empowering skilled crafters, artists and educators, are excited about the potential of the awards to foster growth and commercial strength in the crafts industry in South Africa.
    “It is important that an awareness of this wide and eclectic form of artistic expression is raised. The time has come for South African craftsmen to fully and freely express themselves,” says John Anthony.

    “Innibos aims to create a platform for the development and enjoyment of all genres of art, so the National Craft Awards is a natural evolution of Innibos, which is synonymous with celebrating South African talent,” says Sandra Jacobs, one of the founders of the Innibos National Arts Festival.

    It is easy to enter – and free!

    Crafters wanting to enter need only send a photo of their craft work to Jan Bhuda on 083 719 1731, along with their name and surname. To give judges an idea of the size of the work, please place a standard matchbox next to your creation when taking the photo. Photos may also be emailed to John Anthony Boerma at artaid@lantic.net. Deadline for applications is 31 March 2026.

    JUDGES

    The judges include Joseph Mathe (National Department of Arts and Culture: Responsible for the development of crafts), Thabo Manetsi (Director: Western and Northern Cape provinces – Leading in Heritage Development), Dawn Robertson (c eramist and CEO, Constitution Hill), Wendy Goldblatt (internationally-known ceramist; Ceramics SA founder; Craft Council of South Africa founder); Fran Stewart (Cape Craft + Design Institute’s Market Support Programme Manager); Laurette van Zyl (product developer), and artist Anna Mahlangu.
    They will be complemented by another six judges who have extensive experience in craft retail. These judges are Kim Sacks (Kim Sacks Gallery is one of the foremost ceramic and African art galleries in SA), Judy Dlamini (formidable businesswoman and partner in Luminance which provides a commercial platform for local crafters), Maureen Waldeck (Brand Manager for Tourvest Destination Retail’s stores and retail brands and a seasoned retailer with an exceptional eye for merchandise), Margaret Woermann (founder of Heartworks, which sells special handmade South African items), Margie Murgatroyd (Africa Nova, finely curated African art, textiles, tribal artefacts, ceramics, jewellery and basketry), Willem Boshoff (one of South Africa’s foremost contemporary artists), Oresti Mavrodaris (designer, Elegance Jewellers, Melrose Arch), and Harrie Siertsema (Delagoa Trading, collector and art patron).

    For information, please contact Jan Bhuda on 083 719 1731 or e-mail John Anthony Boerma at artaid@lantic.net

    http://innibos.co.za/kuns/national-craft-competition-2026/

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