Education
2027 South African School Calendar
Plan your year with the official 2027 school calendar. Here are the term dates, school holidays, public holidays and the special school holiday in April.
Study Information
Everything you need to navigate tertiary study in South Africa — applications, admissions, bursaries, bridging courses and more.
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Eastcape Midlands TVET College Status Check (2027)
Applied to EMC for 2027? Here's how to check your application status on the EMC portal, what each stage means, and how to check your NSFAS status too.
Education
TVET Colleges Still Open for 2027 Applications (Plus July Intakes)
Missed the January TVET deadline? You may still have a second chance. Here are the colleges with July intakes, and when to apply.
Education
How to Apply to Eastcape Midlands TVET College Online
EMC's 2027 applications and NSFAS both close on 31 October 2026, and occupational programmes are now open. Here's how to apply online, step by step.
Education
How to Apply to UJ for 2027
UJ's 2027 applications close on 31 October 2026 at 12:00, with no late applications. Here's how to apply for free, step by step.
Education
How to Calculate Your APS Score at UJ (2027)
UJ leaves out Life Orientation and counts six subjects, up to a maximum APS of 42. Here's how to work out your score, with two worked examples.
Education
Matric Past Papers: Maths, Physical Sciences, Accounting & Life Sciences (With Memos)
Revising for Maths, Physical Sciences, Accounting or Life Sciences? Here is where to download free official past papers and memos, and how to use them properly before your exams.
Education
Exam Revision Techniques That Actually Work
Most matric students work hard before exams. The problem isn't effort, it's method. Here are the revision techniques that cognitive science says actually work, and why the ones you're probably using right now might not be helping as much as you think.
Education
Past Papers for Matric 2026: Where to Find Them
Past papers are one of the best revision tools you have before the 2026 matric finals. Here's where to download free NSC papers and memos for every subject, plus tips on how to actually use them to improve your marks.
Education
Universities Still Open for Applications 2027
Missed a university application deadline? Don't panic. Several universities are still open for 2027 applications right now, and others have a late application process that opens in January. Here's the full picture.
Career Guidance
Learnerships 2027: Complete Guide to Available Programmes in South Africa
South Africa offers hundreds of learnership programmes every year — but knowing where to look and when to apply makes all the difference. Here's a complete guide to the best learnerships available for 2027, from government and SOEs to banking, IT and engineering.
Education
2026 Matric Exam Dates: The Full NSC Timetable
The 2026 matric finals run from 13 October to 26 November. Here's the complete DBE NSC timetable plus key dates for Life Orientation, Performing Arts and what to do once your exams are done.