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7 Bursary Application Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Chances

Applying for a bursary can feel like a straightforward process: find an opportunity, complete the form, upload your documents and wait for the outcome. But for many South African students,…

Siphelele Ndaba August 21, 2026

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University Application vs Bursary Application: Which Comes First?

For many South African students, applying for university is only half the challenge. The other half is figuring out how to pay for registration, tuition, accommodation, books, transport and other…

Siphelele Ndaba August 20, 2026

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ETF vs Unit Trust: What’s the Difference? A Practical Guide for South African Investors

Choosing an investment can be surprisingly difficult when two products appear to do almost the same thing. You may hear about ETFs (exchange-traded funds) and unit trusts when researching ways…

Siphelele Ndaba August 19, 2026

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TFSA vs ETF vs Savings Account: Which Is Best for Your Money in South Africa?

Choosing where to put your money can be surprisingly difficult. A savings account feels safe, an ETF offers the possibility of stronger long-term growth, while a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)…

Siphelele Ndaba August 18, 2026

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What Is a TFSA? The South African Guide to Tax-Free Savings and Investing in 2026

Saving money is difficult when everyday expenses keep rising, but there is another problem many South Africans overlook: what happens to the returns generated by their savings and investments? You…

Siphelele Ndaba August 17, 2026

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Missing Middle in Student Funding? Practical Ways to Pay for Your Studies

For many South African students, getting into university or TVET college is only the beginning of the financial challenge. The bigger problem comes when a family earns too much to…

Siphelele Ndaba August 16, 2026

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Bursary Backup Plan: What to Do When Your First Funding Option Falls Through

Paying for tertiary education can feel uncertain when a bursary application is your main hope of covering tuition, accommodation, textbooks and other study costs. Many students apply for one or…

Siphelele Ndaba August 15, 2026

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Corporate Bursaries in South Africa: A Practical Guide to Finding Funding, Meeting Requirements and Applying Successfully

For many South African students, the biggest barrier to completing tertiary education is not a lack of ambition. It is the cost. Tuition fees, accommodation, transport, textbooks, registration and daily…

Siphelele Ndaba August 14, 2026

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Mecer Java Skills Program: A Practical Guide to the 2026 Sponsored Java Developer Opportunity

For many young South Africans with an IT qualification, getting the first software development job can be harder than earning the qualification itself. A Diploma or BTech may demonstrate that…

Siphelele Ndaba August 13, 2026

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Reading a Payslip: A Practical Guide to Understanding Your Salary, Deductions and Take-Home Pay

Getting paid is one thing. Understanding exactly how your salary was calculated is another. For many employees, a payslip arrives as a document filled with abbreviations, figures and unfamiliar payroll…

Siphelele Ndaba August 12, 2026