The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is actually a South African government initiative geared toward providing financial assistance to students from low-income families. It helps them pursue higher education at public universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges. NSFAS gives funding that covers tuiti… Read More


Sassa manages social grants and allowances for groups in South African society needing assistance. This includes grants for children, the older persons grants and disability grants. SASSA also manages the R370 grant (It was originally R350) for the special relief of distress which started during the Covid-19 crisis but has now become semi-permanent… Read More


In South Africa, drivers are required to undergo an eye test every time they renew their copyright, which occurs every five years. This eye test is mandatory and can be done at a Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) or by an optometrist. A full driving test is not generally required unless specific circumstances arise. For example, if a copyright … Read More