Education

Stellenbosch University, founded in 1918, offers various courses (such as BMil in Technology and BSc in Human Life sciences) on its five campuses and online-based courses platform. The institution, which has over 30,000 students and several faculties, is ranked one of the most affordable universities to study in South Africa. It offers short courses, non-degree studies (exchanges and summer schools), and both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes taught in Afrikaans...

The University of Johannesburg, popularly known as UJ, which was established on the 1st of January 2005, is no doubt one of the largest residential universities in South Africa. The institution came into existence due to the successful merger of the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University, the Rand Afrikaans University (RAU) and the Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR). It currently has over 50,000 students, with eight faculties and...

It's always best to get your application in on time if you are seeking admission into any institution of higher learning. However, this does not always happen, hence the reason some universities have courses and programs available for late application. The University of Johannesburg, like most universities, has certain policies that guide the late application service. In addition to that, they also have very easy and convenient ways of carrying...

The University of Pretoria online application system is open for the most part of the year. The institution has phased out paper applications, and all applications are now submitted online with the appropriate application fee. In fact, according to the university, the completion of applications can be done online with little or no stress as long as the needed documents are handy. The process begins with logging in through the...

The University Of Pretoria (UP) is one of South Africa’s best research institutions. It takes the lead when it comes to producing the highest number of graduates in South Africa annually. The multi-faculty institution was formerly known as the Transvaal University College (TUC) when it was established in the year 1908. However, on the 10th of October 1930, General Jan Smuts changed its name to the Univesity of Pretoria;...

Obtaining a nursing certificate for people resident in South Africa from a credible nursing training institution like Netcare Nursing College is a step in the right direction to start you off on this demanding yet fulfilling journey. There is no doubt that a career in nursing is as rewarding as it is lucrative. A career as a nurse guarantees you a stimulating and challenging environment that is fast-paced and dynamic...

SITA is a South African organization that maximizes Information Communication Technology as a strategic resource for the government. The organization, which was established in 1999, serves to organize and optimize the Information technology resources of the state. It aims to save cost and improve delivery capacity and interoperability. This organization is the bedrock of South Africa's IT. Learn more about it in detail below. What Is SITA? SITA is a scheduled...

The South African city of Durban may be well known for being the third most populated city in the country and for its tourist attractions. However, one of the things that should arguably be added to the fray is the plethora of good high schools it boasts of. Many parents desire to enroll their wards in reputable schools. Residents of Durban and its neighboring cities have nothing to worry about...

Dudu Busani, the South African author and publisher, has become quite famous for becoming one of the few self-published authors to attain best-selling status for almost all of her books. She is best recognized as the author of the "Hlomu The Wife" book series, which was later adapted into TV series by the MultiChoice's video streaming service, Showmax. The author, who is also a journalist, has published seven books...

Cape Town, as one of South Africa's three capital cities, is renowned for its industry centers, thriving seaport, and tourism scene. Not surprisingly, the town's educational sector has an enviable collection of some of the best high schools in Cape Town, with South African, Afrikaans, French, British and American curricula on the offer. Apart from their conducive learning environments, these private and public high schools also have boarding facilities, extracurricular...

Vega School was established in 1999 as an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The founders of Vega School projected a shift in what businesses and brands would be like in years to come and started Vega School in anticipation of this shift. As anticipated, there has indeed been a paradigm shift in what we used to know about advertising, marketing, and branding. Over the past...

Paramedic courses are profession-oriented medical training courses that make it possible for students to develop a career in the medical field at a low cost and in a short amount of time.  As job-oriented skills programs, paramedic courses provide ample employment opportunities to graduates because of the expansion of the healthcare industry. The relevance of paramedic courses cannot be undermined because, without the paramedics, the medical field would be...

Durban Girls' College fees are higher than Durban Girls' High School fees. The former is a reputable private boarding and day school for girls, while the latter is a public or state school. Both schools are situated in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa.  As with most private schools, Durban Girls' College is more equipped with standard learning facilities, including boarding and sports facilities, than Durban Girls' High School. These and...

South Africa is home to many expensive schools like Hilton College, St John's College, and St Mary School - to mention a few. Some of the world's most expensive private educational institutions are also the best. As such, most parents believe that an expensive school has more to offer.  The minimum amount of fees for students in one of the top 10 expensive private schools in South Africa is R259,000,...

Teneo school is an online-only learning platform in South Africa that provides high-quality education to learners through innovative and modern equipment. It is a reputable state-of-the-art tutor platform that allows learners to conveniently access standard course outlines one-on-one with tutors. Tenor's online lessons are standard and in no way different from what is obtainable in a South African traditional class. Lectures are delivered in the English and Afrikaans languages,...

Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls was founded in 2007 by American entrepreneur and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey in Henley on Klip, Gauteng Province, to provide educational and leadership opportunities to girls in South Africa who are economically disadvantaged. The inspiration to launch the academy was born following a discussion with then South African president Nelson Mandela in 2002. Five years later, Oprah fulfilled her dreams by establishing the self-named leadership...

Regent Business School (RBS) is a member of Honoris United Universities and ranks among the leading private higher education institutions in South Africa. The school offers courses that provide individuals with the critical skills and management competencies required to gain competitive advantages in a rapidly evolving and complex business environment. The institution further has a wide range of support facilities for adequate delivery of programmes and thus, is highly ranked...

Spark School's application process is straightforward to complete, and the school has over 15 branches across various cities in the country. Centurion, Cresta, Kempton Park, Soweto, and Rivonia are some cities where the school is situated.  We'll also present to you a comprehensive breakthrough of the tuition fees and other payments to be made to ensure successful enrollment. As a parent or guardian, you are expected to keep some important...

Curro school is a leading for-profit independent South African school network that provides quality education for learners from three months to Grade 12. Currently, the Curro School fees for primary school pupils is pegged at R3 920, while high school learners pay between R4 475 and R4 500.  A section of this article also contains a comprehensive list of all the branches of the school across South Africa and their...

Skills Academy has walk-in offices in Pretoria and Cape Town, South Africa. Aside from these, the educational institution offers courses without matric, and they are also affiliated with several academic institutions, so location is not a barrier. Skills Academy is one of the leading institutions at the forefront of providing learners with the right skill set to guarantee stress-free mobility in the employment market. Founded in 1987, Skills Academy offers...

GDE stands for the Gauteng Department of Education and the guideline for GDE online registration and application for the 2022-2023 academic year are simplified in this piece. GDE admission is an academic program that oversees the admission of learners into Gauteng schools after a successful application. The GDE has a simplified application process that involves a single application process, which allows all applicants to apply at the same time...

There are over 300 registered private colleges in South Africa. It's essential for a college to be first registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training and then with the corresponding accreditation bodies to have its qualifications recognized by organizations, companies, and employers. Hence, every college in South Africa must have an accreditation certificate issued by the necessary accreditation bodies. A vital aspect of college registration is done by...

South African colleges are vetted by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), backed legally by the Continuing Education and Training Act of 2006. Failure to register with this particular body renders the college illegal; thus, any certificate acquired from the said college is null and void. To save students the heartbreak of going through an unaccredited college, we have compiled a list of colleges that have been...

North-West University is one of the largest in South Africa. It has the third-largest student population in the country, including full-time and distance learning students. Every year, thousands of prospective students scramble for admission at the university which ranks as the 5th best in the country. New international students are required to pay an application fee before proceeding with the application process. Payment of the fee will enable the...

North-West University is a renowned African college known globally for its high standard of excellence in teaching, learning, and research. The university boasts a wide range of academic courses and programs that have attracted students of about 66 different nationalities to its ground. NWU takes pride in offering quality and comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as its inimitable research record. Due to the school’s focus on quality...