Monday, Oct 21, 2024

As the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations kick-off, Higher{Education and Training Minister, Dr Nobuhle Pamela Nkabane, has reminded all matriculants to seize the chance to make an application for funding in the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

"The applying window will shut on fifteen December 2024, and you'll find not many days left to submit applications. Eligible college students are urged to apply promptly to secure monetary help for their post-school education," Nkabane said.

Nkabane extended well wishes to all matriculants, who sat for the National Senior Certificate Exams, with learners writing languages, English and Afrikaans Paper 3.

Nkabane said this pivotal moment marks the fruits of several years of effort and encourages the Class of 2024 to approach their examinations with perseverance mynsfas and assurance.

With Just around 880 000 candidates, including 727 121 full-time and 155,215 part-time candidates from throughout South Africa sit for this 12 months's matric exams, across South Africa, Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, website has assured the general public on the department's preparedness to administer the examinations smoothly.

Nkabane highlighted an array of prospects readily available inside the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) system, that is open up to all matriculants trying to get even further schooling and skills development.

The PSET system consists of:

• Community Education and Training (CET) colleges: Offering skills development and general education for students who want to carry on learning.

• Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges: Focusing on practical skills and technical knowledge to equip students for employment and self-employment.

• Higher Education institutions: Universities and higher education here providers offering degree and diploma programmes.

"The PSET sector supports the National Skills Development Strategy (2030) goals to mynsfas address the nation’s skills development priorities and drive a skills revolution. Explore these pathways and pursue your ambitions check here through the diverse opportunities available in South Africa's PSET sector," Nkabane said.
- SAnews.gov.za