Many South Africans still struggle to obtain financial assistance for their businesses. Banks and traditional lenders want startups and businesses to meet strict lending criteria or need collateral to enable businesses to gain access to a … [Read more...] about How to Get Government Funding for Your Business
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The Difference Between an Unabridged and Abridged Birth Certificate
Before 2013, The Department of Home Affairs would issue two birth certificates: an abridged certificate and an unabridged certificate. An abridged birth certificate would be available in minutes or hours after the child was born. Later, … [Read more...] about The Difference Between an Unabridged and Abridged Birth Certificate
How to Register for City of Johannesburg(COJ) Account
The long queues and system downtime at regional customer service centres are the reason getting assistance in person from the COJ is challenging. However, since these regional customer service centres provide essential services, finding … [Read more...] about How to Register for City of Johannesburg(COJ) Account
IEC 2021 Elections: How Do I Vote Abroad?
The best way to express how you would like the country to operate is by voting in the national or local government elections. During the national and provincial elections, you're voting toward national issues – healthcare, education, and … [Read more...] about IEC 2021 Elections: How Do I Vote Abroad?
COID Online Registration
To regulate employees compensation who are injured or contract illnesses and diseases at work, employers are subject to regulations outlined in the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COID) Act. Part of these regulations … [Read more...] about COID Online Registration
How to Check Criminal Record Online in South Africa
Most South Africans think that they don't have a criminal record. The notion centres around major crimes like theft, robbery, murders, sexual assaults only being recorded. On the contrary, you could have a criminal record after getting into … [Read more...] about How to Check Criminal Record Online in South Africa
List of 10 Best Institutions Offering Internships in South Africa.
It is already an established fact that internships are the best way to get professional workplace experiences. They are a vital practical addition to the theoretical training that students receive in colleges and universities. Added to the … [Read more...] about List of 10 Best Institutions Offering Internships in South Africa.
IEC Registration: How to Register to Vote in South Africa Elections
South Africans are heading to the polls on the 1st of November 2021. Now is the best time to have a say in how your local government operates. To help you navigate these elections, we've outlined everything you need to know about how to … [Read more...] about IEC Registration: How to Register to Vote in South Africa Elections
Everything You Need to Know About Credit Scores
If you plan to purchase a home, get a credit card, and access a student or personal loan – even opening or growing a business – you will need a good credit score. You have probably heard of credit scores before. But because there's not that … [Read more...] about Everything You Need to Know About Credit Scores
The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF): How it Works
What is the GEPF The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) controls South African government employee pensions and benefits. The GEPF is not an institution of Government but a separate entity. Therefore, its benefits are not … [Read more...] about The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF): How it Works
How to buy bitcoins in South Africa
Digital currencies have taken the world by storm. If you are reading this article, then you are one of those people who have felt its impact in your local economies, in the international business world, and trade. The future is indeed … [Read more...] about How to buy bitcoins in South Africa
How to Track your SASSA R350 Grant Application
What is the R350 grant? The whole world was affected by COVID-19 in 2020, and South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa introduced a special disaster relief grant of R350 per month. Social relief of distress grants are temporary and are … [Read more...] about How to Track your SASSA R350 Grant Application
How to Renew your Driver licence in South Africa
Renewing your driver’s licence in South Africa can be a strenuous and time-consuming process. Sometimes there is a seemingly unending queue; a machine is not working properly, you have to see a local councillor, or some other issue pops up … [Read more...] about How to Renew your Driver licence in South Africa
2022 Matric Exam Dates
Matric exams determine if Grade 12 students can apply for scholarships and if they are eligible to further their education into higher institutions. Students in their final year of high school write them at the end of the year, and … [Read more...] about 2022 Matric Exam Dates
2022 Institution Application Dates
South Africa has some of the best schools on the continent. The country is renowned for diversity, inclusion, and providing quality education for nationals and international students alike. Some schools in South Africa allow prospective … [Read more...] about 2022 Institution Application Dates
TERS Application: A Step by Step Guide in Applying For TERS Benefits
If you plan to apply for the Temporary Employee Relief Scheme benefits, this article will provide a seamless guide through the application process and claim TERS benefits. Before initiating the application process, ensure that you are … [Read more...] about TERS Application: A Step by Step Guide in Applying For TERS Benefits
How to Check UIF TERS Payment Status
Before diving straight into how you can check your UIF TERS payment status, here's a brief overview of TERS and how it works. TERS stands for Temporary Employment Relief Scheme. It is a scheme developed by the department of employment and … [Read more...] about How to Check UIF TERS Payment Status
What is ISASA and How to Register?
As the oldest association for independent schools, ISASA's mission is to ensure the private schools within its association meet ethical and quality standards that guarantee they carry the prestige associated with private … [Read more...] about What is ISASA and How to Register?
How to Apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO)
How to apply through the CAO The Central Applications Office (CAO) is a non-profit organisation that offers the service of processing applications for prospective students seeking entrance into tertiary institutions in Southern Africa. … [Read more...] about How to Apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO)
NSFAS Requirement for Application
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme, better known as NSFAS, has become synonymous with making higher education accessible in South Africa. The scheme has been established to help fund university and TVET college students from poor and … [Read more...] about NSFAS Requirement for Application