It’s impossible to deny the allure and mystique surrounding the beginning of a fresh year- it feels like a blank canvas, packed full of limitless possibilities for growth and positive change. With a new year comes the opportunity to redefine our path and set the tone for the remarkable twelve months that lie ahead. So …
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Higher education can be a challenging journey, especially for students navigating financial struggles, mental health issues, and academic pressure. Fortunately, many South African universities offer outstanding student aid programs to help learners overcome these barriers and succeed. This article highlights universities with the best student aid programs, including initiatives focused on financial aid, food security, mental …
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Studying can be expensive, especially in South Africa, where tuition, textbooks, transport, and living expenses add up quickly. Many students rely on NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme) for funding, but what if you’re not eligible, or what if NSFAS runs out of funds? Fortunately, several alternative funding options can help you achieve your academic …
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Since May, when the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act (CPPA) was finally signed into law, there has been a new urgency to resolve questions about where cannabis can be smoked and grown within Sectional Title complexes and other community housing schemes. First introduced in 2020, the new legislation establishes a legal framework for the use, …
South Africa’s youth unemployment rate is 45.5%, with many young people struggling to find work despite having tertiary education. Entrepreneurship offers a path to economic opportunity, but young entrepreneurs face significant challenges, including lack of resources and mentorship. Informal networks often provide crucial support. Enhancing formal support, such as mentorship programs and funding, especially through …
Men may be perceived as the movers and shakers of the South African property market, however, it is their female counterparts who are running the market instead. Women own close to 60% of South Africa’s residential housing stock, according to Lightstone data. They either own their property or with their partners. The number of women …
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Homebuying can be an exciting yet daunting task, with first-time buyers having significant questions over the process. Despite declining nominal property price growth, young buyers have been a bright spark in the South African property market. Although the average deposit as a percentage of the purchase price dropped by 9.3% year-on-year, with it now at …
Ah, the excitement of starting university! With your checklist in hand, you’ve probably already gathered all the essentials for your new abode, from bedding to kitchenware. But don’t forget about the importance of student gadgets for tech! After all, these cool and the best gadgets students can have that are specially designed to ease the …
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African universities score poorly on all metrics of student satisfaction save for online classroom experience where South African institutions scored higher than the global average, according to the 2023 Global Student Satisfaction Awards report just released. South Africa scored significantly higher in student diversity and quality of student life compared to Nigeria, except for student-teacher …
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Renters and landlords are both within their rights to make minor changes to a rental property – but it’s better to keep everyone in the loop, and landlords can’t just show up whenever they like. Many young South Africans are struggling to keep up with bond repayments, forcing many to downsize. “The same is true …
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