SASSA is opening contract opportunities for unemployed youth who want entry-level government experience in grants review support. These posts only require Grade 12, basic computer literacy and the ability to help beneficiaries with screening, documentation, grant data and review processes across several Gauteng service points. The South African Social Security Agency is recruiting Contract Workers:…
CPUT 2027 undergraduate applications are now open, giving prospective students a clear window to prepare documents, choose programmes and submit online before the main closing period. The official CPUT undergraduate application page lists the opening date as Monday, 11 May 2026, with key programme closing dates to check before submitting. For learners planning their next…
One strange debt collector call can make your stomach drop. If a loan, store account, or cellphone contract appears under your name and you never applied for it, your ID may have been used fraudulently. The good news is that there are clear steps you can take to check, report, dispute, and protect yourself. Someone…
Long queues at Home Affairs can turn a simple ID or passport visit into an all-day struggle. The good news is that South Africans can now use online booking options such as the Branch Appointment Booking System and eHomeAffairs to plan their visit before arriving at selected Home Affairs offices or enabled bank branches. South…
Many South Africans qualify for UIF money after losing income, but claims are often delayed because of missing documents, wrong banking details, or employer information that was never updated. This step-by-step guide explains how to claim UIF money, where to apply, and how to avoid common mistakes that slow down payment. You can claim UIF…
Many taxpayers only check SARS when they fear owing money — but the opposite may be true. A refund could be waiting after PAYE deductions, medical claims, retirement contributions, or corrected tax information. Here is how to check your SARS refund status safely and understand what your assessment really means. SARS may owe you money…
The Zululand Chamber of Business Foundation is offering a free 20-day computer literacy training course for unemployed residents who want to improve their digital skills. The ICDL-based programme is designed to help participants build confidence with computers, email, Microsoft Office tools and workplace readiness skills. The Free Computer Literacy Training 2026 opportunity is open for…
Every year, thousands of young people submit learnership applications with hope. But many never reach the interview stage. The reason is not always lack of potential. Often, it is a missing document, a weak CV, a rushed form, or one small mistake that silently removes them from the shortlist. Most learnership applications fail before shortlisting…
A missing certificate can delay work opportunities, study plans and verification checks. Umalusi has outlined what applicants need when requesting a replacement certificate — and the biggest warning is simple: never use SMS payment links claiming to collect courier or other fees. If your Umalusi certificate is lost or damaged, you can request a replacement…
Every year, many hopeful applicants wait for the advert before getting serious about a Traffic Officer Learnership. That delay costs people real opportunities. The strongest candidates for 2026 will likely be the ones who start now by improving fitness, organising documents, and understanding the demands of traffic law enforcement. A Traffic Officer Learnership in 2026…