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The Funza Lushaka Bursary is a merit-based program sponsored by South Africa’s Department of Basic Education, providing financial support to students who are passionate about pursuing a career in teaching. Here’s everything you need to know about applying for the Funza Lushaka Bursary for the 2025 academic year, including eligibility criteria, the application process, allowances, … Read more
Applying to the University of South Africa (UNISA) for the 2025 academic year can be an exciting step towards reaching your educational goals. UNISA is one of the largest distance learning institutions in Africa, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Here’s a comprehensive guide on the UNISA application process for 2025, from … Read more
The Comrades Marathon, South Africa’s premier ultramarathon, is one of the world’s most challenging and celebrated endurance races. Covering approximately 90 kilometers (around 56 miles) between the cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg, it attracts runners from across the globe. This guide will help runners and supporters understand the marathon’s fundamentals, race day structure, aid stations, … Read more
Eskom, South Africa’s leading electricity provider, is offering an exciting bursary program for 2025, aimed at supporting aspiring engineers across various disciplines. The Eskom Engineering Bursary is designed to nurture future South African engineers by providing financial support for university and university of technology studies. If you’re a young South African interested in engineering and … Read more
The Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA) offers a bursary opportunity for the 2025 academic year, aimed at unemployed South African students interested in fields that support local government priorities. This bursary enables students to pursue studies that enhance the quality of local government services, contributing to improved public service delivery in South … Read more
The Clicks Beauty Playground is an annual event in South Africa that brings beauty enthusiasts and industry professionals together in a vibrant and immersive environment. Held in Johannesburg, this event takes place at the Sandton Convention Centre and is organized by Clicks, a prominent South African health and beauty retailer. The Beauty Playground showcases the … Read more
Book banning in South Africa has a complex history, rooted in the censorship laws of the apartheid era but persisting in various forms even today. During apartheid, books were banned under the Publications Act and the Suppression of Communism Act, targeting literature that challenged the regime’s racial and ideological supremacy. This period saw over 26,000 … Read more
Bitcoin (BTC) is the world’s first and most widely recognized cryptocurrency, often described as “digital gold” due to its store of value and scarcity. Launched in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin introduced a revolutionary concept—decentralized, peer-to-peer digital cash. With no central authority or intermediary needed, Bitcoin has disrupted traditional financial systems, serving as … Read more
Dogecoin (DOGE) is a cryptocurrency that started as a joke but has since become a widely recognized digital asset with a vibrant community. Created in December 2013 by software engineers Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer, Dogecoin was initially intended to be a lighthearted, meme-based alternative to Bitcoin. Its logo features the Shiba Inu dog, popularized … Read more
Fundi is a South African financial services provider dedicated to making education more accessible and affordable for students across the country. Founded in 1996 (formerly known as Eduloan), Fundi offers a range of financing solutions to help students and their families manage education-related costs. This guide will explore Fundi’s services, how it works, eligibility requirements, … Read more