News Archives - The Bursary Bin https://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/category/news/ Bursaries, Internships, Scholarships, and more Thu, 23 Sep 2021 04:58:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://i0.wp.com/bursary.seniorjournalism.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cropped-560801_366250993467638_143191026_n.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 News Archives - The Bursary Bin https://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/category/news/ 32 32 24248233 SASSA SRD R350 grant for 2021 not yet paid? How to check SASSA status https://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/2021/09/23/sassa-srd-r350-grant-for-2021-not-yet-paid-how-to-check-sassa-status/ https://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/2021/09/23/sassa-srd-r350-grant-for-2021-not-yet-paid-how-to-check-sassa-status/#respond Thu, 23 Sep 2021 04:58:00 +0000 https://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/?p=15189 Have you applied for the SASSA SRD Grant for 2021 and have not received your payment? Do you wish to know how to check the R350 SRD Grant Application Status?…

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Have you applied for the SASSA SRD Grant for 2021 and have not received your payment? Do you wish to know how to check the R350 SRD Grant Application Status?

To check the SASSA Application Status CLICK HERE NOW.

You will be asked for your ID and the phone number you used to apply for the SASSA SRD grant of R350 per month. Once you submit this you will know your application status.

Payments for approved beneficiaries are currently been made. Remember you can change you paypoint from Post Office to the bank or a mobile money option such as CashSend, this is How to change SASSA SRD R350 grant payment method from Post Office to bank account or CashSend, click to read.

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How to change SASSA SRD R350 grant payment method from Post Office to bank account or CashSend https://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/2021/08/13/how-to-change-sassa-srd-r350-grant-payment-method-from-post-office-to-bank-account-or-cashsend/ https://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/2021/08/13/how-to-change-sassa-srd-r350-grant-payment-method-from-post-office-to-bank-account-or-cashsend/#respond Fri, 13 Aug 2021 07:49:39 +0000 http://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/?p=15023 Have you previously or currently applied for the SASSA SRD R350 grant payment and was paid through the Post Office? Are you tired of the long queues and going back…

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Have you previously or currently applied for the SASSA SRD R350 grant payment and was paid through the Post Office? Are you tired of the long queues and going back and forth when the money runs out at the Post Office? Or do you just want to change your bank account number? SASSA now allows you to change your payment method or banking details through two easy steps (see below). You choose to receive your money through CashSend, your bank account or the Post Office. Below is how you do it:

How to change SASSA SRD R350 grant payment method from Post Office to a bank account or CashSend?

  1. If you are an approved beneficiary of the SASSA SRD R350 Grant and you wish to change your banking details, please CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE SRD WEBSITE, once there scroll down until you find “How do I change my banking details”; enter your ID number and press “submit”.
  2. An SMS containing a secure link, unique to you, will be sent to the mobile phone number with which you registered during application. Click on the link in the SMS and follow the instructions carefully. Should you select payment into a bank account, please ensure that you are the owner of the account. SASSA cannot pay your grant into another person’s bank account. Should you select the money transfer option via one of the major banks, please ensure that the mobile phone number on which you received the SMS is registered in your name. SASSA cannot pay your grant into a mobile phone number which is registered to another person. Please also note that the new banking details will only be used for future payments, after verification.

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Apply for 2021 SASSA SRD R350 in five ways NOW (UPDATED) https://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/2021/08/06/apply-for-2021-sassa-srd-r350-in-three-ways-now/ https://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/2021/08/06/apply-for-2021-sassa-srd-r350-in-three-ways-now/#respond Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:26:06 +0000 http://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/?p=14953 SASSA SRD applications are open today. Everyone that previously applied for SRD should apply again. Caregivers (e.g. mothers of children receiving grants) also qualify to apply for the SRD R350…

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SASSA SRD applications are open today. Everyone that previously applied for SRD should apply again. Caregivers (e.g. mothers of children receiving grants) also qualify to apply for the SRD R350 Grant, unless they receive another grant in their name for themselves (e.g. old age grant). You can apply via the SASSA USSD, or SASSA SRD WhatsApp number or you can apply online.

How to apply for the SASSA SRD R350 grant?

There are five (5) ways to apply:

Please note that an application should be submitted through only one of the above channels – it is not necessary to submit multiple applications. Confirmation will be received as soon as the application has been successfully submitted. 

SASSA encourages all applicants to conclude their applications when they start making the applications to avoid any technical challenges. 

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SASSA 2021 SRD GRANT R350 (How to apply) (WhatsApp, Online, USSD Code) https://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/2021/08/04/sassa-2021-srd-grant-r350-how-to-apply-whatsapp-online-ussd-code/ https://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/2021/08/04/sassa-2021-srd-grant-r350-how-to-apply-whatsapp-online-ussd-code/#respond Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:35:50 +0000 http://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/?p=14904 The Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu, today announced that the SASSA Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R350 grant will open for new applications on FRIDAY, 6…

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The Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu, today announced that the SASSA Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R350 grant will open for new applications on FRIDAY, 6 AUGUST 2021. All people that qualify, including those who were previously approved for the SASSA R350 grant should reapply. Minister Zulu has also announced that the Grant will now be paid through three ways: 1. bank deposit into recepients accounts. 2. Post Office Payments and, 3. Mobile Money Transfer (such as CashSend).

How to apply?

Noting that COVID-19 is still very much upon us, we will continue with measures to limit face to face interactions to manage social distancing and use the frontline application systems which had proven to be successful during the initial implementation of this grant. All applications will therefore be again done electronically/digitally and any of the following frontline application channels may be used; 

There are three ways to apply:

  • Firstly, through the website at https://srd.sassa.gov.za;
  • Through our WhatsApp line on 082 046 8553;
  • The USSD line *134*7737#

Please note that an application should be submitted through only one of the above channels – it is not necessary to submit multiple applications. Confirmation will be received as soon as the application has been successfully submitted. 

We encourage all applicants to conclude their applications when they start making the applications to avoid any technical challenges. 

WITH REGARDS TO PROCESSING AND DISBURSEMENT SYSTEM: The system developed over the past year has been improved to manage the numbers of applicants and payments monthly. In addition, improvements continue to be made to improve the service to applicants. Applicants are also reminded that this grant is validated every month.  This means that any change to the financial circumstances of the applicant may result in the grant not being approved for subsequent months, or approved for some months but not all.   

WITH REGARDS TO PAYMENTS OF THE SPECIAL COVID-19 SRD GRANT, SASSA shall pay the Special COVID-19 SRD Grant into a bank account of the beneficiary. With applicants who are unbanked or do not have bank accounts, SASSA will pay through SAPO/Post Bank; or a Bank Mobile Money Transfers (such as CashSend).

Who qualifies for the SASSA SRD Grant in 2021?

THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE COVID-19 SRD GRANT, WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:

A Social Relief of Distress Grant of R350 per month as indicated in the Directions is payable for the period indicated therein to a person who is —

  • (a)​ a South African Citizen, Permanent Resident or Refugee registered on the Home Affairs database and persons who are holders of special permits under the Special Angolan Dispensation, the Lesotho Exemption Permit dispensation and the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Dispensation, and asylum seekers whose Section 22 permits or visas are valid or were valid on 15 March 2020;
  • (b) ​Currently residing within the borders of the Republic of South Africa;
  • (c) ​above the age of 18 and below the age of 60;
  • (d) ​unemployed;
  • (e) ​ not receiving any social grant in respect of himself or herself;
  • (f) ​not receiving an unemployment insurance benefit and does not qualify to receive an unemployment insurance benefit;
  • (g)​ not receiving a stipend from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and other financial aid;
  • (h)​ not receiving any other government COVID-19 response support; and
  • (i) ​not a resident in a government funded or subsidised institution. 

According to Minister Zulu, “Caregivers who are not receiving any grant on their own behalf will also have to apply for the special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant. We would like to reiterate that only those who meet the criteria and have no financial support from any source should apply for this grant. It is also important to emphasise that the previous SRD grant expired on 30 April 2021 and this means that all those who had previously applied must re-apply again, in order to enable us to assess their eligibility as we did every month during the previous period, and all applications will be treated as new applications every month.  However, each applicant need only apply once – thereafter the application will be considered monthly.”

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Updated: Funza Lushaka Teaching Bursaries for 2022 are NOT open yet https://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/2021/08/01/funza-lushaka-teaching-bursaries-for-2022-are-not-open-yet/ https://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/2021/08/01/funza-lushaka-teaching-bursaries-for-2022-are-not-open-yet/#respond Sun, 01 Aug 2021 08:40:48 +0000 http://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/2021/08/funza-lushaka-teaching-bursaries-for-2022-are-not-open-yet/ Update: Funza Lushaka bursary applications are NOW OPEN CLICK HERE FOR MORE. The Bursary Bin have received requests to confirm if the Funza Lushaka Teaching Bursaries are open for 2022…

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Update: Funza Lushaka bursary applications are NOW OPEN CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

The Bursary Bin have received requests to confirm if the Funza Lushaka Teaching Bursaries are open for 2022 yet as some of our readers have seen calls for applications on social media.

We have sought confirmation and we can confirm that the Funza Lushaka Teaching Bursaries will only open on 1 October 2021 for 2022 applications.

We urge our readers not to be robbed or scammed by people that claim they process applications for Funza Lushaka.

The Bursary Bin will post and notify all our subscribers via email and WhatsApp on the day that applications open on the official Department of Education Funza Lushaka portal. To subscribe to our daily alerts on WhatsApp or Email visit bit.ly/BursaryBin

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UPDATED: SASSA SRD R350 grant has returned (Update on applications ) https://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/2021/07/25/sassa-srd-r350-grant-has-returned-how-to-apply/ https://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/2021/07/25/sassa-srd-r350-grant-has-returned-how-to-apply/#respond Sun, 25 Jul 2021 20:49:08 +0000 http://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/2021/07/sassa-srd-r350-grant-has-returned-how-to-apply/ President Cyril Ramaphosa has just announced that SASSA SRD grant of R350 per month has returned, and that even unemployed caregivers receiving the child support grant will qualify. UPDATE: 2021…

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has just announced that SASSA SRD grant of R350 per month has returned, and that even unemployed caregivers receiving the child support grant will qualify. UPDATE: 2021 Applications for the R350 will open on Friday, 6 August CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

South Africans, Permanent Residents or Refugees registered on the Home Affairs system; who are resident within the borders of the Republic of South Africa; qualify for the R350 SASSA Grant paid per month in terms of the Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant.

How to apply for the SASSA COVID-19 R350 Grant?

There are three ways to apply:

  • Firstly, through the website at https://srd.sassa.gov.za;
  • Through our WhatsApp line on 082 046 8553;
  • The USSD line *134*7737#

Please note that an application should be submitted through only one of the above channels – it is not necessary to submit multiple applications. Confirmation will be received as soon as the application has been successfully submitted. 

We encourage all applicants to conclude their applications when they start making the applications to avoid any technical challenges. 

Applicants will need to provide the following compulsory information for processing of their applications:

  • Identity Number/Department of Home Refugee permit;
  • Name and Surname as captured in the ID (and initials);
  • Gender and Disability;
  • Banking details – Bank Name and Account Number;
  • Contact details – Cell phone number;
  • Proof of Residential Address.

Who qualifies for the SRD Grant?

  • above the age of 18;
  • Unemployed;
  • Not receiving any income;
  • Not receiving any unemployment insurance benefit and does not qualify to receive unemployment insurance benefits;
  • Not receiving a stipend from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme; and
  • Not resident in a government funded or subsidised institution.

For more enquires on this Grant call SASSA or visit their regional offices:

Application enquiries could be made by either calling SASSA National Call Center: 0800 60 10 11 or Email to: grantenquiries@sassa.gov.za

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South Africa’s 2022 School Calendar Announced (Download here) https://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/2021/07/23/south-africas-2022-school-calendar-announced-download-here/ https://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/2021/07/23/south-africas-2022-school-calendar-announced-download-here/#respond Fri, 23 Jul 2021 19:58:04 +0000 http://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/?p=14738 The Department of Basic Education has announced the 2022 School Calendar. According to the department, the calendar underwent a public participation process which sought input from the public and stakeholders…

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The Department of Basic Education has announced the 2022 School Calendar. According to the department, the calendar underwent a public participation process which sought input from the public and stakeholders on the dates that were proposed.

Download the 2022 South African School Calendar

There are two calendars and school terms, one for Inland provinces (Gauteng, Free State, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West), and another for Coastal provinces (Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape and Western Cape).

INLAND: To download South Africa’s 2022 INLAND School Calendar CLICK HERE NOW

COASTAL: To download South Africa’s COASTAL School Calendar CLICK HERE

2022 School Term for South Africa

First Term: Inland schools will open on Wednesday, 12 January 2022 and close on Thursday, 17 March 2022. Coastal schools will open on Wednesday, 19 January 2022 and close on Friday, 25 March 2022.

Second Term: Inland AND Coastal schools will open on Tuesday, 05 April 2022 and close on Friday, 24 June 2022.

Third Term: All schools will open on Tuesday, 19 July 2022 until Thursday, 30 September 2022.

Fourth Term: Both Inland and Coastal schools will open on Tuesday, 11 October 2022 and close on 14 December 2022.

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Wits and UCT waive National Benchmarking Tests (NBT) for 2021 admissions https://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/2020/06/11/wits-and-uct-waive-national-benchmarking-tests-nbt-for-2021-admissions/ https://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/2020/06/11/wits-and-uct-waive-national-benchmarking-tests-nbt-for-2021-admissions/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2020 10:27:58 +0000 http://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/?p=11439 Given the COVID-19 pandemic, both the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) and University of Cape Town (UCT) have waived the requirements for first entering students for the 2021 academic year…

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Given the COVID-19 pandemic, both the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) and University of Cape Town (UCT) have waived the requirements for first entering students for the 2021 academic year to sit for the National Benchmarking Tests (NBT). The NBT is a university entry examination required by a number of South African universities as an admission requirement.

In a notice to prospective applicants, UCT Registrar Royston Pillay, called on applicants to submit their Grade 11 final reports as part of their applications as these would be important in assisting the university to make conditional offers study.

The Executive Management team of Wits also issued a statement advising prospective students that NBT will not be a requirement for admission to study in the 2021 academic year. “After due consideration of the matter, and given the exceptional circumstances in which we find ourselves at this moment, we have agreed that the results of the NBTs will not be taken into consideration when students apply for the first year of study in 2021. This means that the NBTs will not form part of Wits University’s admission criteria for 2021 for students applying for the first time,” the team said in the statement, further stressing that this measure is for 2021 only.

NBTs go online

Meanwhile, the Centre for Educational Testing for Access and Placement (CETAP) has announced that it will now conduct the NBT tests online in July 2020. “Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are unable to offer national sessions during lockdown level 3. There is far too much uncertainty as to when the lockdown will ease and when venues will become available. The national sessions will only resume and be limited to certain venues once lockdown level 1 is reached. Kindly note at this point we cannot give any confirmed dates for such sessions and strongly encourage you to write the Online NBT,” says CETAP.

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SASSA R350 SRD: How to check application status? https://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/2020/05/30/sassa-r350-srd-how-to-check-application-status/ https://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/2020/05/30/sassa-r350-srd-how-to-check-application-status/#respond Sat, 30 May 2020 02:19:54 +0000 https://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/2020/05/sassa-r350-srd-how-to-check-application-status/ The SASSA SRD COVID-19 grant of R350 is yet to be paid. According to SASSA, about 5 million people applied for the SRD grant. However, until recently most people didn’t…

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The SASSA SRD COVID-19 grant of R350 is yet to be paid. According to SASSA, about 5 million people applied for the SRD grant. However, until recently most people didn’t know how to check the status of the SASSA SRD grant application. UPDATE: 2021 Applications for the R350 will open on Friday, 6 August CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

How to check the R350 SRD Grant Application Status?

To check the SASSA Application Status CLICK HERE NOW.

You will be asked for your ID and the phone number you used to apply for the SASSA Relief grant of R350. Once you submit this you will know your application status.

Payments for June 2020 will be made at the same time with May 2020 payments for those who qualify. SASSA says they will pay the relief grants for most people in June 2020.

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UPDATED: How to apply for the SASSA COVID-19 R350 Grant? (5 ways to apply) https://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/2020/04/30/how-to-apply-for-the-sassa-covid-19-r350-grant/ https://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/2020/04/30/how-to-apply-for-the-sassa-covid-19-r350-grant/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:56:10 +0000 http://bursary.seniorjournalism.com/?p=11303 South Africans, Permanent Residents or Refugees registered on the Home Affairs system; who are resident within the borders of the Republic of South Africa; qualify for the R350 SASSA Grant…

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South Africans, Permanent Residents or Refugees registered on the Home Affairs system; who are resident within the borders of the Republic of South Africa; qualify for the R350 SASSA Grant paid per month in terms of the Special COVID19 Social Relief of Distress Grant? UPDATE: 2021 Applications for the R350 will open on Friday, 6 August CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

How to apply for the SASSA COVID-19 R350 Grant?

To apply for the R350 per month SASSA Grant you must do the following:

  1. Apply online by CLICKING HERE OR
  2. Download and fill-in the application form (CLICK HERE) – DO NOT USE A PEN, fill it in from your device (computer / table / phone) and the click on Email Form on Page 1 of the form. OR
  3. Send an email with the supporting documents to [email protected] OR
  4. Send a WhatsApp message written Hi to the SASSA SRD Whatsapp Line 082 046 8556 ; OR
  5. Dial this USSD number on your phone: *134*7737#
  6. Applications could be made by either calling SASSA National Call Center: 0800 60 10 11 or Email to: [email protected]

Applicants will need to provide the following compulsory information for processing of their applications:

  • Identity Number/Department of Home Refugee permit;
  • Name and Surname as captured in the ID (and initials);
  • Gender and Disability;
  • Banking details – Bank Name and Account Number;
  • Contact details – Cell phone number;
  • Proof of Residential Address.

Who qualifies for the SRD Grant?

  • above the age of 18;
  • Unemployed;
  • Not receiving any income;
  • Not receiving any social grant;
  • Not receiving any unemployment insurance benefit and does not qualify to receive unemployment insurance benefits;
  • Not receiving a stipend from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme; and
  • Not resident in a government funded or subsidised institution.

For more enquires on this Grant call SASSA or visit their regional offices:

Applications could be made by either calling SASSA National Call Center: 0800 60 10 11 or Email to: [email protected]

If you need further information, you may read the below excerpt from Minister Zulu’s speech:

Special COVID19 social relief of distress grant:

With regards to the Special COVID19 Social Relief of Distress Grant, the amount to be paid to qualifying applications will be R350 per month from May – October 2020. The Special COVID19 Social Relief of Distress Grant will be implemented in terms of the existing avenue provided for by the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) channel, which is administered in accordance with the provisions as set in the Social Assistance Act, 2004. 

In terms of Regulation 9 (6), social relief may be provided to South African citizens, permanent residents and refugees who have been affected by a disaster. This framework is currently administered through the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) however with limitations. 

The implementation of existing grants (top-ups) is straightforward, as these beneficiaries are already in the SASSA database. SASSA was required to make adjustments to the system to increase the amount for existing beneficiaries for the next 6 months.

The new special COVID-19 SRD grant requires a rather more complex approach, as the beneficiaries are not on the SASSA database or other government grant support programmes. It was therefore necessary to introduce new systems and new qualification criteria, and amend some regulations.

The qualifying criteria for the special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress of R350 per month for distressed individuals is as follows:

The grant will be available to South African Citizen, Permanent Resident or Refugee registered on the Home Affairs system; who are resident within the borders of the Republic of South Africa;

In terms of Application process, an application for social relief of distress or a social grant may be lodged electronically over and above any other available means of lodging such applications. The measures applicable include sending a WhatsApp message to 0600 123 456 and selecting SASSA or an E-mail to [email protected]. We are still finalising additional access channels and including SMS, self-help desks and online application process. We will give information on these soon.

For our people with no access to technology; Volunteers will be trained to assist applicants who cannot use technology and will be provided with gadgets to capture details on behalf of applicants. We have already received commitments from the NYDA, NDA and Community Development Workers in some of the provinces to assist. SASSA in the Provinces will further unpack these in consultation with Provincial structures and civil society organisation.

Notification of the outcome for an application for the Special COVID19 Social Relief of Distress Grant will be provided in the same manner in which the application was made.

In terms of payment, this will be made mainly through bank accounts of the applicants and through cash send measures through banks. The benefit/grant will be paid from the date of approval up to the end of October 2020 provided the qualifying criteria listed continues to be met. So if applicants apply in June their payments will be from June and there will be no backpay.

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