You got the call. You have an interview for the Clicks Pharmacy Learnership or the Capitec Bank Service Consultant role. Panic sets in. What do I say? I’ve never worked a day in my life.…
It is a sinking feeling. You calculate your APS score and it lands on 16 or 18. You look at the University of Johannesburg prospectus, and the lowest requirement you see is 26. Does this…
In 2026, a degree is often not enough. Employers want to see “continuous learning.” They want to know if you can use Google Analytics, if you understand AI, or if you have Project Management basics.…
In 2026, Early Childhood Development is one of the few sectors in South Africa where you can virtually guarantee employment. With the Department of Basic Education taking over ECD centres, there is a massive push…
So, you’ve calculated your APS. It’s a solid 32. Or maybe a respectable 28. You aren’t in the “Diploma Zone,” but you also aren’t in the “Genius Zone” (42+). This is actually the most stressful…
There is a misconception that you need 30 points to go to university. While that is true for Medicine or Engineering at Wits, it is not true for the vast majority of employable qualifications in…
In 2026, getting into a public university like Wits or UCT is statistically harder than getting into Harvard. With 800,000 matriculants fighting for 200,000 public seats, the private sector has exploded. However, the private sector…
In 2026, the demand for teachers in South Africa is higher than ever, but universities have become stricter about who they let in. Gone are the days when teaching was a “backup plan” for students…
It is January 2026. You’ve just calculated your APS. It sits exactly on 20. You look at the prospectus for Wits, UCT, and UP, and everything says “30,” “32,” “35.” It feels like the door…
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) Online Admissions System is a machine. It does not care about your sob story; it cares about your paperwork. Every year, approximately 50,000 learners remain unplaced in January not…