Why universities reject you and what comes next?
By Simphiwe Bangani Every year, when matric results are announced in January, South Africans erupt in celebration. Families ululate, neighbours…
Hey Siri, who’s doing the thinking here?
By Lily-Anne Gibson & Amber Booysen Simphiwe sits in a buzzing lecture hall with his phone in one hand and…
Unfunded and unseen – defunding crisis drowns SA students
By Morongwa Masemola & Okuhle Ngubane For over 800 000 students, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is not…
Stuck in a Course You Hate? You’re Not Alone
By Siyambulela Tyindyi, additional reporting by Seithati Leotla “Three years. That’s how long it took for me to quit a…
Sowing jobs by backing young entrepreneurs
It’s no secret that young people are facing increasing difficulties in securing stable employment in a stagnant South African economy.…
Should You Take a Gap Year After Matric?
For many matriculants, a gap year isn’t just about catching a breath after 12 years of school. Some use the…
Study in South Africa: An exchange semester will change you forever
Thinking about studying in South Africa? Each year, hundreds of students from Europe trade familiar lecture halls for sun-drenched campuses…
Turning boredom into business: one stitch at a time
What began as a way to beat boredom in the back of the classroom has grown into a thriving side…
How to stop mental health from sabotaging your university success
University can be a fun time for young people. It is a great opportunity to self-explore while attempting to obtain…
Insta-somnia, doom-scrolling and influencers hurting you? Here’s how to bounce back
While the internet (and social media) has undeniably transformed lives, new studies increasingly show how detrimental social media use is…