Getting an Eskom learnership is like winning the lottery. It is widely considered the best technical training ground in South Africa. You get paid to learn, you get world-class mentorship, and you leave with a…
If you missed the January deadline, you don’t necessarily have to wait until 2027. UNISA (University of South Africa) is one of the few universities that offers a Second Semester Intake. However, this is not…
In 2026, the South African government is aggressively pushing to professionalize the Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector. They realize that to fix the education crisis, they must fix the foundation. This means there is massive…
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…
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.…
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…
Hitting an APS of 25 is a massive achievement. It is the “Golden Number” that separates Diploma students from Degree students. It means you can technically go to a traditional university (like UJ or NWU)…
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…
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…
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…