Friday, September 20, 2024The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has officially opened the 2025 application process. This is for those students who require financial support for their full-time academic studies from the 2025 year onwards. Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, launched the opening of the application
Hidden prosperity under siege as SARS AI cracks down on tax dodgers
South African taxpayers are dealing with a brand new reality as SARS ramps up its usage of artificial intelligence (AI) to enforce tax compliance with unparalleled precision. "SARS isn’t just using AI to become more automated or efficient, but to crack open the private financial affairs of taxpayers with startling efficiency," says Thomas Lobban
Sassa Status Check For The R370 Grant Can Be Done Online
Sassa manages social grants and allowances for groups in South African society needing assistance. This includes grants for children, the older persons grants and disability grants. SASSA also manages the R370 grant (It was originally R350) for the special relief of distress which started during the Covid-19 crisis but has now become semi-permanent
What Characteristics Are Needed If You Are Going To Become A Good Doctor?
Becoming a good doctor requires a unique blend of personal characteristics that extend beyond medical knowledge and technical proficiency. One of the most crucial traits is empathy, which enables doctors to understand and connect with their patients on a personal level. This emotional connection builds trust, ensuring that patients feel cared for a
How To Renew Your Drivers Licence
In South Africa, drivers are required to undergo an eye test every time they renew their copyright, which occurs every five years. This eye test is mandatory and can be done at a Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) or by an optometrist. A full driving test is not generally required unless specific circumstances arise. For example, if a copyright