For many matriculants from disadvantaged backgrounds tertiary studies seem like an impossible dream. However, if you don't have the financial means to fund your own studies you can apply for a loan from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).
NSFAS study loans are meant for students who cannot pay for their own studies and/or cannot access bank funding, other study loans or bursaries.
A passenger rail transport system that will make South Africans proud will soon be on track. In addition, some 65 000 jobs will be created.
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa), which is responsible for the provision of passenger rail services, has rolled out a Stock Fleet Renewal Programme aimed at bringing passenger rail services up to standard and creating jobs.
Job creation initiatives in rural areas have seen positive strides in creating work opportunities during the past financial year especially for the youth.
The Dube Trade Port is set to be a major logistics platform for Southern Africa, as the Port of Durban provides connectivity to 53 international destinations and access to local distribution networks, said President Jacob Zuma.
The President launched the state-of-the-art, multi-billion rand cargo terminal, trade zone, agriculture zone and IT and telecommunications platform at La Mercy, KwaZulu-Natal.
Days of young school children walking long distances to and from school will soon be a thing of the past for the secluded Ga-Mohale village residents in the West Rand. This follows the unveiling by Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane of a R120 million boarding school project in the farming community.
Many farm workers will find it easier to make ends meet this month thanks to the rise in their minimum wages that took effect in March. Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant announced the rise as part of legislation to protect vulnerable workers.
The Eastern Cape aims to create a total of 116 958 jobs this year.
The theme for this year's Freedom Day is "Joining hands to celebrate 100 years of struggle for human rights and constitutional democracy". As such, the spotlight falls on South Africa's Constitution, which exemplifies human rights, democracy and freedom.
On 27 April each year, South Africans observe Freedom Day to commemorate the first democratic elections held on this date in 1994. This day also serves to remind us of the struggle for a free and just South Africa and the achievements we have made as a nation.
Cycling is not popular as a competitive sport among township children. However, one boy hopes to change this after being selected to be part of the South African National Junior Track Squad participating in the Junior World Track Championships. The competition is taking place in Invercargill, New Zealand in August this year.