How South African Students Can Save Money on Textbooks and Study Materials

Textbooks and study materials can be one of the biggest costs a student faces each semester, especially when several courses each require their own books. Many students buy everything new…

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How South African Students Can Find Part-Time Work While Studying

Many South African students look for part-time work to help with living costs, gain experience and build skills they can use after graduation. The challenge is finding work that fits…

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Ramaphosa Urges South African Businesses to Create More Job Opportunities for Young People

Ramaphosa Urges South African Businesses. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged businesses across the country to take stronger action against youth unemployment by creating more job opportunities, offering workplace…

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BMW Yes4Youth Student Programme 2027: Applications Open for South African Youth

BMW Group South Africa is offering an exciting opportunity for unemployed young people through its Yes4Youth Programme. The programme is designed to help young South Africans gain practical workplace experience…

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MANCOSA AI Hackathon 2026: Building South Africa Future Tech Talent

Artificial intelligence is becoming an important part of everyday life, from education and banking to business and public services. To help young people understand and use these technologies, MANCOSA hosted…

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How South African Students Can Work Well in Group Assignments

Group assignments are a regular part of university and college life in South Africa. They ask students to research, plan, and present work together, and they often count towards a…

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How South African Students Can Take Better Lecture Notes and Use Them to Revise

Good lecture notes can make revision much easier. When your notes are clear and organised, you do not have to relearn everything from the start. You can return to the…

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How South African Students Can Prepare for Their First Semester at University

Starting university is an exciting step, but the first semester can feel overwhelming. A new campus, new people and new expectations can make the first weeks feel like a lot…

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How South African Students Can Make the Most of Their University Library

For many students, the university library is simply a quiet place to study before an exam. In reality, it offers far more than desks and bookshelves. It is one of…

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Plagiarism and Academic Integrity: A Guide for South African Students

Plagiarism and academic integrity are terms every South African student hears, often in the first weeks of a course, yet many students are unsure what they really mean in practice.…

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