Education

The Walter Sisulu University (WSU) student portal, also known as myWSU, is a self-service student platform that allows students to access information easily and timely.  It is the home of events, news, academic information, and relevant particulars. To access the platform, you would need to have some details handy. Authentication is also required to use the portal. Apart from students, the university's staff can perform certain online tasks on...

The Capitec banking app is one of the easiest apps to use. The Capitec bank's brainchild was designed to make banking simpler, less cumbersome, convenient, and more friendly. Since its establishment in 2001, the bank has risen to become the second-largest financial institution in South Africa. The Capitec banking app is just one out of numerous digital features they have come up with. The Capitec Bank app serves both individuals...

The Central Applications Office is a non-profit agency that processes students' applications for admission into most private universities, universities of technologies, and universities. You can apply for admission to different institutions of higher learning for up to six courses using just one application through the office. One of the reasons CAO was established was to increase the accessibility of higher institutions to would-be students. CAO is the only office authorized...

Suppose you are in the Gauteng province, whether as a South African or a non-South Africa wishing to get an education in the province, you must get the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) compulsory basic education requirement. GDE Admissions become imperative because the province wants to ensure that all students get the most qualitative education possible through the assessment. If your child is eligible for GDE, there are several documents...

After spending years at high school, waiting to hear our matric examinations result could both exciting and nerve-wracking. In fact, so much seems to rely on those results - what job you will be able to get, what further studies can undertake, and a whole lot more. Most matriculants' future relies on their matric results, and that's why most of them strive to come out with flying colors. If...

The days that people underestimate the importance of one's original matric certificate are long gone. Today, everyone understands that without this certificate, one's academic growth and career growth can be hampered significantly. Thus, it becomes imperative for one to find a replacement for an old one if the old one is damaged or destroyed. With that said, getting a replacement may be the right thing to do, but it is...

If you are working towards gaining admission in any tertiary institution in the country or becoming employed under the government or some organizations, passing your Matric exams and having your certificate handy is one of the essential things you must do before taking a step forward. But if, due to some circumstances, you failed your matric exams or have been struggling to meet the minimum requirement to pass Grade...

If you want to enroll in an advanced program with IEB or even your child for school-leaving examinations, it is important you know the names of IEB schools in the country. Many schools offer IEB examination services across the provinces. While a lot of IEB schools are concentrated in one province, some provinces boast a few. Many people are usually eager to know the difference between IEB and NSC, while...

Once the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) matric exam results are announced, the process of checking it is always seamless. What makes it even more fascinating is that there are more ways to check one’s IEB Matric Exam Result Online and get one’s certificate, whether as a first-timer or if yours has been damaged or lost. Needless to say, many students are always eager to see their results since it is...

The University of Johannesburg is one of the biggest universities in South Africa. UJ online courses are carefully designed to make obtaining a university qualification quite easy and possible. These courses also play great roles in helping students reach their personal education goals or advance their professional careers, to say the least. These programs also give students a convenient and accelerated opportunity to develop valuable skills needed for growth in...

Varsity College is one of the best private higher educational institutions in South Africa, and at the same time, it is not the cheapest in terms of fees. Nonetheless, the Varsity College fee structure is designed in an easy way for students to be able to pay either all at a time or in installments after an initial deposit. Also, the institution has awards, scholarships, and bursaries, which students and...

Most people usually go for a full degree or diploma before getting started while others go the other way round - taking a short course. These courses are provided by a good number of universities and colleges, including the University of Johannesburg, and have helped grow people's skills and knowledge in their chosen field of learning, especially those who do not want to invest 4 - 5 years of...

The University of the Free State, popularly known as UFS, is a public institution of higher learning established in 1904 as a tertiary portion of Grey College. The institution was formerly known as Grey College (1904–1906), Grey University College (1906-1940s), University College of the Orange Free State (1940s–1950), and University of the Orange Free State / Universiteit van die Oranje Vrystaat (1950–2001). Regarding UFS admission, every year the University...

CAO simply means the Central Application Office. Its primary assignment is to process admission letters of undergraduates into higher institutions of learning. CAO oversees undergraduate applications in most institutions in KwaZulu-Natal province, and they include all universities of technology, all universities, and then most private-owned universities. One interesting thing about pursuing admission through CAO is that it offers you the opportunity to select up to six programmes of interest at...

Each academic year, both returning and new students of the Walter Sisulu University like other South African universities are expected to duly register themselves as students of the institution ahead of the new semester. For the students of the university, the WSU semester registration process is a very easy one that one can start and get done within a short while once you have all that is required. The processes...

Application procedure to Varsity College is easy to carry out and basically done online. It primarily requires you to fill in the needed information where necessary and then go ahead to make the necessary fees after which you will wait for some time to find out if it is successful or not. The college's requirements must be provided by prospective students as failure to do this would impact the application...

There are several reputable institutions of higher learning in South Africa, and Varsity College is one of them. It remains one of the best in the African continent, having produced some notable people both in South Africa and outside its shores. Since the institution's establishment in the year 1991, a lot of courses have been available for students to pick and achieve their dreams through them. All of the courses outlined...

The University of the Free State (UFS) was first established in 1904 as a higher cadre of learning for Grey College, and it was called Grey University College (GUC). However, the university has since gone through several changes, structurally and systematically, including its nomenclature, to achieve its present status as one of the most revered institutes of higher learning in Africa. With its major campus located in Bloemfontein, the...

Commonly known as Wits University or just Wits, the University Of Witwatersrand is a multi-campus public research university in South Africa that is distinguished internationally for its excellent research, high academic standards, and commitment to social justice. A nod to this is the fact that a number of university ranking bodies have in the past placed it as the highest-ranked university in South Africa and Africa as a whole. Situated in...

There are so many universities in South Africa that offer a wide range of professional courses which have helped raise many talents, both in the country and beyond. Among them is the University of Zululand, also known as UniZulu or Zululand University. The South African public tertiary institution is the only university that is located in the north of the Tugela River (which is in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Province)....

Situated in the Western Cape Province of South Africa, the University of Cape Town (UCT) is a public research university that stands as the oldest institution of higher learning in not just South Africa but Africa as a whole. Founded in 1829, the university has over the years remained at the forefront of education thanks to its proud tradition of academic excellence and effecting social change and development through...

The University of Fort Hare is one of the numerous universities that abound in South Africa. Notably, it was one of the key institutions for black Africans between 1916 and 1959. The university is a non-profit public university and is located in the town of Alice, in the Eastern Cape Province of the country. The institution has stood out following its goal which seeks to provide a quality education...

The University of South Africa better known as UNISA is a leading Open Distance Learning center. Being a world leader, UNISA is known for its world-class facilities which enable students to mold their futures on their own. The courses offered are internationally accredited and globally accepted. Students are already coming from far and wide to learn at this institution; indeed, UNISA offers at least 400,000 study opportunities for students...

Studying is definitely very different from reading and while some courses are somewhat easy, others are difficult to study. It is important to emphasize here that there is no such thing as an easy course in the university, however, some courses are more demanding than others. Here, we dish out some of the courses usually ranked as the hardest to study in South African universities. Well, don’t let them scare...

Have you ever wondered the academic qualifications of the presidents of Zambia? The country has really taken a long stride since the it gained independence from the hands of her colonial masters in 1964. We all know how big an effort has been put down to keep the country going. Zambian leaders have so far proven to have the capacity and the will to rally men and women to a common...