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15 Things to Do in Pretoria on a Budget This Summer
Pretoria is a laid-back, sunny city with plenty to explore, and you don’t need…
Things to Do in Johannesburg on a Student Budget
Being a student often means mastering the art of stretching your budget while still…
15 Things to Do in Durban on a Budget This Summer
As a student, summer breaks are the perfect opportunity to explore and have a…
15 Things to Do in Cape Town on a Budget This Summer
As a student, you need entertainment and things to do during your college or…
Matric Results 2021: How To Get Them
Are you eager to get your matric certificate? Here’s how to check your 2021…
Will you Pass Matric?
Final year exams are all over. The question now is: are you prepared for the results? Pass or fail, the results are on their way.
Multiple Exam Opportunity: What’s the Deal?
Have you ever heard of the Multiple Exam Opportunity (MEO) and wondered what this refers to? Well, wonder no more. This is important stuff. Trust us.
General Education Certificate: what does it mean?
Times are changing. Finishing high school might come sooner with school subjects geared towards developing scarce skills.
eLearning Africa and the Future of Education
Technology is creating change in the field of education and thus elearning is the way of the future. It’s time to get on board with elearning!
Podcasts: The Latest Trend
You may have heard of the trend that is podcasts. If you think that listening to randoms chatting is not for you, we have some thoughts on this topic.
Student Accommodation Partnership
Are you ready for the latest in student news? Varsity College and DigsConnect have joined forces with the aim of creating a better experience for students.
The Importance of Networking
This article originally appears on The Student Directory and we have been granted permission to republish this content. Find out the power of networking.
5 Things to Do this Mandela Day
On the 18th of July each year, we celebrate Mandela day by performing an act of kindness for 67 minutes. Here we give you 5 things to do this Mandela Day.
Empower through Education: Making a Change in South Africa
It’s Youth Day! We asked you to tell us how you can use education to create change in South Africa. Samuel Mofokeng did just that. Here are his thoughts.
Skill Sets That Give you the Edge
A skill set is a combination of skills that work together. So, which skill sets are in demand? Which sets give you that competitive edge? Let’s take a look at what will get you ahead of the game.
What’s the Deal with “A” levels?
As an international student looking to study in South Africa, things can get complicated. How do A Levels fit into the South African application system?
Top 3 Apps for Flatmate Harmony
Whether your flatmate is a friend or stranger, casual household issues can become greater without some organisation. Using only 3 apps – change the game!
Living in Residence 101
If you’re heading off to a university residence next year and fear it’s more…
Generation Z: Find the Best Learning Environment
With matric complete, a new cohort of Generation Z (Gen-Z) is now in search of optimum learning environments that will support their pursuit of knowledge and help them prepare themselves for the world of work.
Top 10 Essentials for a New School Year
Which essentials do you need to kick off the new school year with a bang? Not much, but certain ones will help you walk into the New Year like you own it. Robyn gives you the low-down of the top 10 things you need in order to make it happen.
#FeesMustFall: What Happened?
The topic of #FeesMustFall dominated news headlines until 2017. This year the movement appears to have lost momentum. So what does this mean for students?
Shift in Education: Is Life Orientation History?
There is talk about a shift in the education system. What is it? And how will it affect the curriculum and the way in which History is taught?
Funding: Is Free Education for Everyone?
So the government is committed to fee-free education. The big question now is whether this will put an end to the missing middle’s fight for funding.
Practical Impact of Free Education: REAP
The government has finally agreed to provide free tertiary level education, but what is the practical effect of this move?
Youth Month: What does Leadership mean in South Africa?
It’s Youth Day! Now is the time to celebrate tomorrow’s leaders. We ran a writing competition to get an idea of what leadership means to you – South Africa’s future leaders. Our Youth Month competition winner, Sibahle Ngqiva, shares her ideas on what leadership means as a young South African. #YouthTodayLeaderTomorrow
Global Alert – An App for Ocean Recovery
Are you passionate about ocean recovery and fighting pollution? The Global Alert App lets you instantly report and upload trash hotspots. There’s no better day to get the App than today: World Oceans Day.
The Power to Create Change: Festival of Learning
The South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP) has announced that the 7th annual Festival of Learning will be held in May 2018.
Students – Know Your Rights
News flash: next week, we celebrate Human Rights Day. Before you start making plans for the public holiday, take a beat. Students, know your rights.
Be Informed: The Impact of Free Education
There has been much talk around the topic of fee-free education. Is this for real? How exactly does the government plan to fund the scheme? If you’re a parent or teacher, how will this affect your wallet? Find out what kind of impact free education will have on you.
Western Cape Water Crisis: What does this mean for Schools?
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What’s Happening with Free Education?
The State of the Nation has been moved forward with no real date in mind, the government has yet to explain how it will fund subsidised education and most students will have returned to university by next week. In all of this, what is happening with Free Education?
Life Orientation – What’s the Point?
If I were to ask you what you thought of Life Orientation.. Would you mumble something about it being a waste of time? Want to know what I think?
South Africa vs Finland: Education System Showdown
Finland has a pretty good reputation when it comes to education. So what lessons can we take from the Finns to improve our own education system?
Virtual Education
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Mfundo is the new Radebe
Be in the Know
Finding your passion and pursuing it is easier said than done. Don’t worry, there…
Top Ten Things to do as a UKZN Student
Durban is one of South Africa’s most diverse and exciting cities. As a UKZN…
Rodger that
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Hire Me…
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A case for nap-time policy
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Heart meets Fish
Two stomps this time
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Healthy Food: 10 Snack Ideas You WANT to Eat
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Career choices
The EduOne Team attended the Career Indaba in JHB this past Sunday and Monday.
Kids these days…
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Understanding the TVET College Crisis
The latest TVET college crisis may have been confusing for some, here Johann breaks…
Cast ‘er an upgrade!
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Story Time
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Avo’s and Oranges
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Be Nice, Be Cool
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Feesies or Freesies
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Sowetan Hero
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Valentine’s Day
Maths Pass Mark Drops
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Remember Minecraft?
Blade just got Sharper
The Blade just got sharper President Jacob Zuma has just signed the Higher…
Holiday Workshops – Getting Creative with OWI
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Embracing the Western Cape Wine Culture
Top 10 Things to do as an NMMU Student
Here are our top 10 things to do as a NMMU student in Port…
5 Ways Handwritten Notes May Help Your Studies
Taking your iPad or laptop to university, instead of the old faithful pen and…
Let Your Voice Be Heard: Municipal Elections 2016
Save the date: 3 August 2016. Yes, that’s this Wednesday! It’s the South African…
Trailing the Tracks with the Franschhoek Wine Tram
Are you a student looking for something fun and beautiful to do this weekend?…
Keeping Our Oceans Clean – Become a Volunteer at SST
Do you care about keeping our oceans clean, and sustaining marine life? Become a…
A Guide to University and Student Protesting
Have you been part of a student or university protest? Have you ever wanted…
Global Alert – An App for Ocean Recovery
Are you passionate about ocean recovery and fighting pollution? The Ocean Recovery Alliance has…
Prepare for the Camino de Santiago
Have you been infected with the walking buzz and want to prepare for the…
How to Escape a Locked Room
Learning how to escape a locked room is but one of many talents fostered…
Easy Ways to Reduce Food Wastage
South Africa Municipal Elections – How to Register?
With the municipal elections coming up, it’s important to be prepared when you go…
The Academy of Coffee – For the Love of Caffeine
If you’re a coffee lover then you know what it’s like to wake up…
Motivations to Walk the Camino
There’s something about the Camino. Any pilgrim who has walked it will tell you…
Going Green isn’t just for Aliens
If you read our last article, you’d know why going green is so important.…
Green is Not a Colour
Meet Simon and Devan, the co-authors of Green is Not a Colour. Read why they wrote the book and why increasing awareness of sustainability is important.
Your 5 Most Important Writing Goals
Are you a writer? Then you need goals like anyone else. To kick-start the…
CPD Points for Fitness
Top 10 Loyalty Cards for Students
Many shops offer loyalty cards ideal for students, but are they really worth it?…
10 Things to Do near Wits
FundiConnect ambassador Francesca gives the low-down on 10 zesty things to do near Wits. If…
Fees Must Fall – South Africa’s 2015 Student Protest
The 2015 Fees Must Fall student protest has ignited a long-overdue national dialogue about…
Travels with Backpack 2 the Future
During her travels in Brazil in August 2015, FundiConnect’s Deputy Editor Annique met Chloe…
Movember – Why to Grow a Mo for your Bro
This month it’s all about flashing your stache. Movember is back in full swing,…
Hello Group – A Better Future Indeed
FundiConnect ambassador Francesca reports back on the Hello Group’s premier open day where students…
Video: Escape to Matroosberg
Taxi
Public taxis in South Africa are one of the cheapest modes of transport on…
Lights out? Load Shedding Solutions for Students
Load shedding is a reality in South Africa and a problem for students working…
Top 10 Things to Do & Places to Go in Stellenbosch
Whether you have money in the bank or not – it all comes down…
mischu – Cape Town’s Coffee Corner
Curious about the location of a snazzy Cape Town Coffee Corner? We found one…
5 Easy Ways to Earn Money as a Student
If your parents are like mine, and worry about whether or not your academics…
Top 10 Budget-Friendly Exercises in Cape Town
The time for excuses is over. Annique offers some tips on how and where to keep fit and healthy as a student on a budget.
UCT Libraries. Part 1: The Low-Down for New Students
Interested in getting a study loan to fund your tuition, books, accommodation and more?…
UCT Libraries. Part 2: Where to find help?
Finding your way around the University of Cape Town (UCT) libraries and computer labs…
Top 10 Things to Do in Pretoria
Are you looking for some fun things to do in Pretoria when you’ve got…
Two-Ingredient Dips for your Chips
For students, the beginning of the year is an exciting time! You’re going to…
Reinventing the Two-Minute Noodle
Gone are the days when two-minute noodles make your parents fear that you’ll get…
My Rhodes!
A Guide to Living in Grahamstown Moving to Grahamstown to study at Rhodes University…
Safety Tips for Students Living on/off Res
There’s nothing that can ruin your university experience like a bad experience with crime.…
Beer, the Reason for All Civilisation?
SA University Rankings
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Tertiary Education in South Africa
This article is aimed to help you understand the various types of institutions as…
