The University of Pretoria (UP) was established in 1908 and has become one of the biggest research universities in South Africa. UP is also in the top 1.9% of all universities worldwide. There are nine different faculties, with 120 academic departments. The faculties at UP are the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, the Faculty of Health Sciences, the Faculty of Humanities, the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, the Faculty of Theology and Religion, and the Faculty of Veterinary Science.

UP Student Portal

The UP portal is an online platform that allows students to do many things online. Once you have made your initial application to UP, you can access the UP Portal to stay up to date with your journey. After applying, you will have received a student number or EMPLID (Enterprise-wide Master Personal Identity Descriptor). Once you receive your student number or EMPLID, you will need to wait at least 48 hours before trying to access the UP Portal. Receiving a student number doesn’t mean your application was successful, but you do need to use your student number whenever you interact with UP.

To access UP Portal

1. Go to www.up.ac.za
2. Click on My UP Login.
3. If this is your first time on the portal, then click on New User.
4. Enter your username, which is your student number (starting with ‘u’).
5. Enter your ID number or passport number that was used with your application.
6. Click on Proceed.
7. You will then go on to set up your password. Passwords must be between 8 and 25 characters. There must be at least one numeric character, and at least two characters must be alphabetic. There must be at least one capital letter and one lowercase letter.
8. Once you have completed the above, enter your username and your password, and click Submit.
9. Once you have successfully signed in, you can click on the Go button in the Student Centre section.
10. You should check the UP Student Centre often to make sure you stay up to date.
11. You can track your admissions status, and you can view communications under Documents and Communications.
12. Once you have received an offer to study at UP, you will be able to accept or reject the offer in the Admission section.
13. Once you have accepted an offer, you will need to go on to accepting your Student Contract.
14. This Student Contract has to be completed before you’re able to register.
15. If you need assistance in doing this, this YouTube video is extremely helpful: University of Pretoria: Completing your online UP Contract 3/3

Registration

Students will also use the UP student portal for registration. Log in to the portal with your username and password.

1. Once you have logged in, click on the Student Centre link under the Student Centre heading.
2. Follow the instructions in this YouTube video for assistance on how to register: Online Registration .

On the UP Student Portal, you can also access your timetables, module information, as well as tasks and other information. In the UP Student Centre, within the student portal, you can access current enrollments and results, you can change your registration and modules, and more.

UP Blackboard

UP Blackboard, otherwise known as clickUP, is an online learning system for students. You will have access to assignments and tests and access to collaboration tools, and the ability to participate in group discussions. ClickUp is also free for students, so you can download the app and access your course information wherever you are.

On the activity stream page, you will see overdue assignments, tests, and graded discussions. You will also see your top five upcoming events that are happening in the next seven days. You will also see important announcements from the university. Course announcements will also appear here.

On the course page, you can search and find the courses that you are signed up for.

You can use the calendar to view and add events, view the grades page to see your grades across all your courses. You also have access to a messages function that allows you to stay in touch with your lecturers and other students.

Opening a course will open a pop-up page that covers the activity page.

Also Read: The University of Pretoria (UP) Online Applications

How to Login to clickUP

1. Go to clickUP.
2. Enter your student number as your username and your password.
3. You can also log in through the UP portal or through the Blackboard Student Mobile app.

Once you are logged in, your modules will be displayed in the Courses tab. You can favourite a course so that it stays at the top of your page.

With UP’s Blackboard tool, clickUP, students have access to so many great features. UP also has various ways that you can contact people for help. There are also quite a few self-help guides, so if you need assistance with anything, you can search for it quite easily, or simply contact the university for assistance.

It can be stressful being a new student. Between figuring out your schedule, buying books and accessing your study material, things can quickly become overwhelming. Luckily for North-West University (NWU) students, eFundi has made the last task simple to manage.

The eFundi system streamlines your studies to allow you to access your study material and submit assignments. More than that, it provides a bunch of other neat features students and lecturers can utilise. While it may seem intimidating for the first time eFundi users to log in, the process couldn’t be simpler. Today we will learn how the eFundi login works, how to update your password and email, assignment submission and other key features. So, let’s dive in.

How to Log in to eFundi?

The steps for the eFundi login are easy to follow, so let’s begin:

1. Open your internet browser, and make sure your browser is updated to its latest version. Since Microsoft Edge is patently useless, the best browsers to use are Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
   • Tip 1: Thanks to modern technology the eFundi login is accessible through your smartphone. However, I recommend turning on “Desktop Mode”, otherwise the platform will be nearly impossible to navigate.
2. Where you usually type the website address, type efundi.nwu.ac.za.
   • Tip 2: You can by-pass steps 4-7 by bookmarking https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/portal/xlogin and selecting it every time.
3. Hit the enter button on your keyboard or tap enter on your smartphone.
4. The eFundi website will load up.
5. At the top right-hand corner of the website is a button labelled “Login”. Click on it/touch it.
6. The eFundi login will appear.
   • Sometimes the CAS (Central Authentication Service) login will appear. I could go into detail about what this means, but essentially it is the same as the normal login. Don’t worry if you see it, just enter your eFundi login details like normal.
7. In the Username field, type in your 8-digit NWU student number.
8. In the Password field, type in your unique student password.
   • SA Students: The password for first time eFundi users is your ID number, followed by “@Nwu”, e.g 9302045033059@Nwu.
   • International Students: The password for first time eFundi users is your passport number, followed by “@Nwu”, e.g A01524785@Nwu.
9. Click on the Login button.
10.  Assuming all the info you entered is correct, you are in!

How to Change your eFundi Password?

Most South African varsities use the Sakai Learning Management System (LMS), of which eFundi is a variation. This is a multi-facetted system, and one of the most secure LMS platforms around. This security however means that every 90 days your password expires. It is important to track the time between passwords, or you will need to request a new password.

3: Requesting a New eFundi Password

Here are the steps for requesting a new eFundi password:

1. Go to https://password.nwu.ac.za/manqiti/password_request.jsp.
2. Submit your Student number/ID/Passport number, and your cell phone number or email address.
3. Your new eFundi will be sent to you by SMS or by email.

Creating a New eFundi Password

Here are the step to creating a new eFundi login:

1. Click on/Touch “Reset Password” label on the right of the eFundi homepage.
2. The “Password Change” page will load.
3. Here you will need to fill in your Student Number, your Old Password, and New Password.
   • Your new password must be 8 characters long, with at least 1 lowercase letter, 1 uppercase letter, 1 digit and 1 special character (“^”, ”%”, ”#”, ”@” etc.)
   • You can’t use the last three passwords.
4. Click on/Touch “Submit”

If all else fails, you can go to the Academic Administration on campus to update your eFundi information manually.

Updating Your NWU Email Address on eFundi

NWU requires your email address to send you official correspondence and information. First-time eFundi users will need to add their personal email address to the system as soon as their first login.

Here are the steps for updating your eFundi contact info:

1. Click on/Touch the “Change/update Contact info” label on the right of the eFundi homepage.
2. A new window will open, loading the CAS login.
3. Enter your username and password as normal.
4. Once logged in, you will see the fields to update your info, including email address.
5. Click on/Touch the “Submit” button

As easy as that. You should now receive all your NWU emails to your personal email address. Should you have any problems updating any information, I suggest first contacting NWU at studies@mynwu.info.

Submitting Your Assignments on eFundi

As a Learning Management System, the original purpose of eFundi was to manage your learning. One of the most important features of eFundi is the ability (for lecturers) to post assignments and (for students) to submit assignments.

There are two methods to submit your assignments online via eFundi, and these methods are dependant on how the lecturer has set things up. If at anytime you are unsure, it will be useful to contact your lecturer.

I recommend only submitting assignments via laptop/desktop computer, to ensure it uploads properly.

Method 1:

1. Click on the “Assignments” button.
2. A page will load giving you the options to upload and submit your assignment.
   • Remember, documents must be in the .docx or PDF format

Method 2:

1. Click on “Assignment” in the Lessons tool to view the assignment.
2. Clicking on the title of the assignment you want to submit.
   • Be sure to check the assignment submission instructions to make sure you have achieved all the requirements.
3. After clicking, the Assignment details will show, including a text box.
   • Only submit/paste your assignment text in the box if your lecturer asked you to do it.
4. Under the text box there is a section labelled “Select a file from Computer”, with a “Browse…” button next to it.
5. Click the “Browse” button, and search for the file on your PC.
6. Upload the assignment, select the digital Plagiarism Declaration, and click on “Submit”.
   • NB!! You must select submit to officially upload your assignment.
7. Finally, you will see a confirmation message saying your assignment has been submitted.

While it may seem like a lot of information, it will soon become second nature to you. Again, you should feel free to reach out to your lecturers if you have any issues or questions.

Unique eFundi Features for Students

In this final section we will look at three features: Downloading Resources, Viewing Grades, and Collaborating.

Downloading Resources

1. Log in to eFundi
2. Go to the module site where you wish to download resources that your lecturer has uploaded for you to use.
3. Click on the Resources option of the menu on the left of your screen.
4. Click on a folder to view the items within the folder.
5. Click on an item that you wish to download.
6. When the Pop-up window appears, select the ‘Save’ button (if prompted also indicate where you want to save this on your computer.)

How to view your grades in eFundi

It isn’t compulsory for all lecturers to post your grades on eFundi, so make sure that you still keep track of all your grades.

1. Log in to eFundi
2. Go to the site of the module which grades you want to view.
3. Click on the Gradebook option of the menu on the left of your screen.
4. Click on a folder to view the items within the folder.
5. Click on an item that you wish to download.
6. When the Pop-up window appears, select the ‘Save’ button (if prompted also indicate where you want to save this on your computer.)
7. A table will appear (as can be seen below). In the ‘Grade’ column you will see your mark.
   • The weight column indicates the weight that marks carry, this may enable you to work out your participation mark and give a better idea of where you stand.

Read Also: How to Apply Online to North-West University (NWU).

Connecting with Others

The eFundi platform has the unique ability to allow students to connect with others with the same interests/modules using the Connections feature. By properly updating their profiles, users can specify their interests, and a chat feature allows users to communicate across disciplines.

Conclusion: ‘

Platforms like eFundi, and online platforms in general, are a huge step forward in placing the power in the hands of all students. eFundi allows you to track your study material, stay informed on recent developments regarding NWU and even submit assignments in your own time. With chat and blog features it’s easy to collaborate with fellow NWU students, and form ad hoc (or even permanent) study groups.

I hope you found this article informative. Drop a comment if you have any questions, and remember to share this post with your fellow NWU students. Go Eagles!

Wits University is one of the leading universities in Africa, so it comes as no surprise that it has one of the most robust digital student portals – Wits Sakai. The Wits University eLearning portal is the easiest way to interact with the school regardless of where you are. If you want to know how to access the Wits eLearning portal or how to reset your Wits Sakai password, read below.

What is Wits Sakai?

Wits Sakai is Wits’ eLearning platform. You can access your student email, access the library where you’ll find ebooks, and track student bus times. Among a bunch of other information that’s pertinent to navigating university successfully.

Another excellent benefit of the Wits Sakai platform is that you can access it without any mobile data provided you fill in the information requested from you in the “Maintain Mobile Data Number” in Wits University self-service portal.

How to Access Wits Sakai

Suppose you want to stay in-the-know and be able to navigate university successfully. In that case, you need to have access to Wits Sakai. The platform has all the information you need to make the right decisions. Also, being able to access information digitally can help you save money and time.

Step 1: Visit the Wits University eLearning Platform

Make your way to wits-e.wits.ac.za/portal to get started.

Step 2: Enter Your Login Details

At the top of the screen, you’ll be requested to enter your user ID and password. Fill in this information to be redirected to your student dashboard.

Step 3: Navigate To The Information You Need

You can now access all the necessary information that makes Wits Sakai an ideal platform.

Note: Your login credentials for the Wits Self-Service portal and the Wits Sakai platform unless you used the same details.

How To Reset Your Wits eLearning Portal Password

With the number of passwords you have to keep track of, it’s only natural that you’ll forget your password at some stage. If you’ve forgotten your password to enter the Wits Sakai platform, keep reading to learn the three steps to reset your Wits Sakai password.

Step 1: Go To Wits Sakai

Go to the Wits’ Sakai platform and then click on the student tab. Underneath the student tab, click on password reset, which you’ll find under the heading “in this section”.

Step 2: Navigate To The Reset Page

You will then be redirected to the page where you need to confirm that you want to reset your password. Click on “Current students” to continue the process.

Step 3: Select Reset My Password

You’ll then be prompted for the third – and final time – to reset your password. To do this, you’ll need your Student ID and access to one of the options by which you’ll receive a validation code.

The university also has an online chatbot that makes navigating the Wits’ Sakai platform easier. You can find it by clicking at the bottom right corner of your screen.

All you need to know about the University of Johannesburg student portal(UJ uLink)

One way to democratise information is through accessibility. Many universities are taking note of that and developing online platforms. The University of Johannesburg’s uLink is one such platform that has become the best way to access information about the university and complete crucial tasks. You can learn more about using uLink – how to register for an account and reset your password – with the information below.

What is UJ uLink?

To help students stay connected, UJ has created an online portal that allows students and potential students to keep up to date with the school and navigate classes and information remotely. You can apply to UJ, track your application status, calculate your APS and access the library from this portal.

You can also access UJ uLink for free (without using any data) from Telkom, Vodacom, Cell C, and MTN.

How To Create a UJ uLink Account

While some of the information available on UJ uLink is public-facing, meaning you don’t need an account to access it, there is pertinent information only made available to members who have logged in. To be able to log in, follow the steps outlined below:

Step 1: Visit UJ uLink Portal

Go to ulink.uj.ac.za to get started.

Step 2: Select Create A Password

On the left-hand side of the screen (on desktop), you will see the “create a password” option under the login menu. Select it.

Step 3: Enter Your ID number or Student Number.

You will be redirected to a sign-up page where you will need to enter your student number and ID number or passport number. You can only create a profile if you’re already enrolled at UJ or if you plan on enrolling and you are registering while the university’s application

process is open.

Step 4: Create Your Password

Be sure to create a secure password, as this password links you to your future as a UJ student.

How To Reset your UJ uLink password

Because having access to the uLink portal is so essential, forgetting your password is frustrating. Even if you haven’t forgotten your password, you consider resetting your password to protect your student profile and avoid unauthorised access.

Since the portal keeps information like class and assignment schedules, not being able to login can be dangerous. There’s no need to panic. Instead, you can follow the steps below to reset your password.

Step 1: Click on Forgot Password

Visit the uLink portal and click on “forgot password” underneath the login menu.

Step 2: Enter your credentials

Enter your student number and ID number or passport.

Step 3: Follow The Remaining Prompts

Also Read: UJ uLink: University of Johannesburg Student Portal

Once you have entered your personal information, follow the remaining prompts to reset your password.

You can also access the University of Johannesburg’s blackboard platform from uLink. This platform gives you access to academic modules so you can study any time and anywhere, and since using uLink uses no data, using blackboard is also a free way to access your modules on-the-go.

DPSA Vacancies Application and Requirements.

There is no rush in any angst-stricken teen to acquire a job, especially not with the pressure of tertiary studies, diplomas and math finals all looming in the same week. The idea of competing in the same field for the same job against young adults of the same age with the same degree can be daunting. Especially if the lifelong debt is accompanied by this newly acquired degree and there is someone out there who is more qualified or better equipped for the same job.

If you are an angst-stricken teen in South Africa, you shouldn’t be scared of the competition in the new field you are deciding on—the ocean is vast. Your application could easily fall within the South African Government, another channel for you to expand your wings in.

What is the DPSA?

The DPSA (Department of Public Service and Administration) is a department of the South African government responsible for the administration and organization of civil service. This service is responsible for the labour relations of government employees, sustaining public admin and government IT services.

A function of this service is supplying the general public with the opportunity to apply for a government job. The DPSA is a great organization focused on giving qualified females in the industry an opportunity to a fair job, as well as the unemployed youth. This act of the department helps grow the economy by lowering the jobless headcount in South Africa.

Jobs within the DPSA include Senior Legal Admin Officers, Data Analysts, Teachers, Financial Officers, Environmental Control Officers, etc.

What do you need for a DPSA job(DPSA Vacancies)

To apply for a DPSA job, your minimum qualifications include a National Senior Certificate, a driver’s license and some experience, but you will need a lot more than just the bare necessities for a corporate job in government. Depending on the position you are interested in, you will need a diploma (NQF level 7) or a relevant bachelor’s degree. For instance, to take on the position of Senior Legal Admin Officer, you will need an LLB degree and 8 years legal experience. This job requires negotiation skills, drafting and vetting and termination of contracts.

To apply for the Financial Chief Officer, you need at least 5 years-experience at the senior managerial level and an NQF level 7 qualification in business or financial administration. This job requires you to support the head of the department and senior managers, prepare annual and adjustment budgets for the business units and manager financial functions of the department you are allocated to.

For Environmental Control, you need an Honors Degree in Environmental Management, Law or Physical Science and a minimum of 6 years-experience. This job requires you to do administration and S24G applications, execute an environmental manager’s inspector’s function and to assist your supervisor in the management unit.

How to apply for a DPSA job

Log onto the Official DPSA job portal (http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp). On the page you will find a numbering system that follows:

1. Introductions
2. Directions for Candidates
3. Directions to department
4. Z83 application form, etc.

If you scroll down on the website, you will find the most recent circular, whereunder a list of departments sits. If you click on your interested department, you will download an information file where you will find available jobs for the department, requirements to apply for the job, basic salary and postal address for the application.

To apply for the position, you will have to go back to the home screen and click on the relevant Z83 application form listed below, number 4 on the website. You can fill in the form by printing it out and physically writing your detail. After you have successfully filled in the form and wrapped it up in a pretty envelope, you must send it to the address found in the department information sheet you first opened to find the job.

Also Read: How to Register With The Department Of Labour

Your chest will feel so much lighter once you leave the envelope behind the PostNet counter as you scurry out of the small courier service, and if you’re lucky, you’ll step behind a government counter soon, with a new sense of purpose and a new job.

The Gauteng Education Department(GDE) is mandated to ensure that all learners in the province have access to high-quality learning opportunities. As a parent, you must understand how to make this happen for your child.

Gauteng parents of learners in preschool and Grade 7 must contend with the GDE online application process to ensure their children are accepted into one of their preferred schools. Although this system was launched in 2016 to combat a system that left many children without placement in a primary, secondary, or high school by the start of the school year, parents are still unaware of how it works.

Thankfully, this guide detailing how to complete your application and providing answers to the many frequently asked questions should help you navigate this annual affair.

What Are GDE Admissions?

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has an enrolment system parents have to follow for learners who will be entering Grade 1 or Grade 8 in the following school year. The system is primarily electronic and requires parents to submit applications for their children to 5 schools within Gauteng. Parents or guardians who fail to use the system will be disappointed to learn that their child won’t be placed in a school within the province, as late applicants are often rejected or placed at schools that still have places, typically the school’s other parents have avoided.

GDE Admission– Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for GDE Admission

Since the process is still confusing for many parents, this step-by-step guide detailing the online application process should help you navigate the system and get your child enrolled in one of your preferred schools.

Step 1: Visit the GDE Online Registration Portal

To start the process, visit the GDE online registration portal by following this link: https://www.gdeadmissions.gov.za/.

Once on the home page, you can register or log in, depending on whether you’ve used the system.

If this is your first time using the system, click on the ” Registration ” button. This will redirect you to a POPIA Disclaimer that requires you to consent to the Department processing the personal information you provide.

Read the disclaimer and select the box beside “I have read and understand the content of the disclaimer.”

Now, you can select “continue.”

Note: If you’ve created an account before, navigate to the top-right section of the screen and select “login,” and use your login credentials to continue your submission or accept submission to a school.

Step 2: Create an Account

Once you’re on the signup page, you’ll have to select if you’re a guardian or a parent and if you’re a South African citizen.

Enter Your ID Number

After that, you’ll need to enter your ID number.

A pop-up will appear, requiring you to enter all the consonants in your name and surname. (The letters excluding A, E, I, O, U.)

If Home Affairs can validate your ID number, the system will populate some of your details, including your name, surname, and date of birth. You must enter details like your gender and any fields marked with a red asterisk that remain blank.

If your ID number cannot be validated, you must fill in your details.

Enter Your Phone Number and Password

Now, enter your phone number.

Your phone number is a crucial step in the process as it ensures you receive all communication from the Gauteng Department of Education.

You will also be required to enter a password, which should include an uppercase and lowercase letter, a number, and a special character.

Note: Be sure to keep your password safe, as you must use it again to log in.

Before continuing, you will receive a one-time pin to the cellphone number you entered; enter the OTP, followed by “continue.”

Now, select “next. ” A pop-up with the terms and conditions will appear. Select “Accept Terms and Conditions” and click “OK.”

You will then be allowed to move to the next step.

Step 3: Enter Your Home Address

Enter your home address and select the correct one from a list of addresses in a drop-down menu. If your home address is correct, you can enter your work address.

If your address does not appear on the list of drop-down addresses, select “Can’t find your home address? Click here.”

Now, you’ll be able to navigate to your home address by placing a pin on a map of where your home is.

If you’re using a phone from your home, simply select “Use my Location” and verify that the address entered is correct.

Once you’re satisfied with where the pin is, click “Select Location,” a pop-up will appear with the address location; if it is the correct address, select “Confirm.”

Work Address

If you want to apply to a school close to your work address, follow the same steps as outlined above, but use your work address as the location.

When you’re satisfied with the information, select “Submit,” you will then receive an SMS confirming your username and password.

Step 4: Complete Learner Registration

Now is the time to complete learner registration.

To do this, you’ll have to enter the learner’s ID number.

After you enter the ID number, a pop-up requiring you to enter every consonant in the learner’s name will appear.

Next, enter the learner’s date of birth, first name, surname, race, gender, home language and language of learning.

You will also need to enter the learner’s current school if the learner is entering Grade 8.

Be sure you enter every field with a red asterisk beside it, as these sections can’t be left blank.

If all the information is accurate, you can select “Apply to Schools.”

Step 5: Upload Documents

To simplify applying to schools, you can use this next step to upload the documents you will need to apply to schools.

After you’ve selected “Apply to Schools”, the next screen will show you your details and the documents you’ve uploaded.

Since you haven’t uploaded any documents yet, you can use this time to add information to accelerate the application process.

Ensure that you upload each document of the required documents separately, that they’re in PDF format and under 2MB each.

Proof of Home Address

This can be a utility bill, retail bill, cellphone contract, bank statement, a letter from your ward councillor, or an affidavit. Ensure the document you’re using is not older than three months.

Proof of Work Address

You can ask your employer for certified proof of your work address or use a recent employment contract, payslip, or other acceptable proof to show where you work.

Certified Copy of ID Document

If you have a smart ID, ensure that the attachment has both the front and back of the document.

Once you’ve uploaded these documents, scroll to the bottom of the page and select “Apply.”

Step 6: Apply to Schools

When applying to schools, you can select schools within one of the six categories listed. These are listed in order of priority, meaning your child’s placement at a school will be prioritized according to the type of application you’re completing.

When you’re on the page to apply to schools, you will notice a box with the heading application options select the type of application you want to complete from one of the six categories:

Home Address Within the School Feeder Zone

Your child will be given preferred placement at schools within your feeder zone.

When you select to apply to schools within your home’s feeder zone, the system will give you a drop-down list of schools you can apply to based on the information you inserted in Step 3.

You can select a maximum of three schools in this category.

A sibling or Previous School

Using this option, you can apply to a maximum of two schools in the previous school category and one school for the sibling category.

“Previous School” only applies to learners currently in Grade 7. Using this option, you can select a maximum of two schools that fall into the feeder zone of the school your child is currently attending.

The “sibling school” option allows your child to attend the primary or high school of their sibling. However, you can’t use the sibling category if the learner’s sibling is currently in Grade 7 or 12 in that school.

Work Address Within the School Feeder Zone

The Work Address option allows you to select one school within the feeder zone of the work address you’ve entered. If you haven’t selected a work address, you won’t be able to apply to a school within this option.

Home Address Within a 30km Radius

If there is placement at a school outside of your feeder zone, your child’s placement won’t be a top priority. However, you can select this option to apply to one school within 30km of your home.

Instead of receiving a drop-down menu of schools, you can search for the school you want to send an application to.

Home Address Beyond a 30km Radius

You’ll use this option if the school you want to apply to is beyond 30km from your home. Here you can only apply to one option.

Your child’s placement at this school won’t be prioritized.

Schools of Specialization

If you want to apply to a school of specialization, you can only apply to one.

Before you can complete an application for a school of specialization, you must answer four screening questions to determine if your child is a good fit for the school.

Additionally, your child must pass an admission test, audition, or sporting trial before being accepted to the school.

After selecting the school/s you’re applying to, you can select “Submit.”

A thank-you page will pop up that includes the learner’s reference number, which will also be sent to your phone. This number does not mean your child has been placed at the school.

The pop-up will also allow you to upload supporting documentation to be used in the application.

Step 7: Upload Supporting Documentation for the Learner’s Application

If you didn’t upload your supporting documents in step 5, you have an opportunity to do it again here.

However, if you did upload this information, you can scroll to the option to upload the learner’s supporting document.

Certified Copy of Birth Certificate

Ensure you have a PDF version of the certified copy of your child’s birth certificate.

Latest Report

Since you’re applying for the school in July or August, the latest report will be the one for June.

Remember, these documents must be uploaded or submitted within seven days of the application, and the document status will only reflect after the school has received and verified the documents.

Note: If you cannot upload documents during this step, you can hand deliver the documents to the school.

You should also be aware that if you change your details — like home address, work address, ID number, etc., after applying, all information will be deleted, and you will have to start the process again.

Step 8: Accept Placement at a School

Once your applications have been successfully submitted — be sure to check on them before registration closes on 12 August — you will receive placement messages between 3 October and 30 November.

When you receive a placement message, you have seven days to visit the GDE admissions portal and accept an offer. On your dashboard, you will see the offer. Clicking “Accept” will reserve your child’s placement at the school.

Note: Once you accept an offer, placement at the school will be reserved, provided you don’t accept another offer from a different school. If you accept another offer, you will lose space at the first school.

Frequently Asked Questions About GDE Admissions

If your question isn’t answered in one of the frequently asked questions listed below, you can visit the GDE Admission portal FAQ page by using this link: https://www.gdeadmissions.gov.za/faqs/.

How Do I Check My GDE Application Status?

To check your GDE status, log in to the online portal. Once on the portal, navigate to login and enter the login credentials you created when applying to schools. You should be able to see which schools you’ve applied to and see if your documents have been attached correctly.

Is GDE Registration Open?

GDE registration for 2025 opens at 08:00 on 22 July.

GDE Admissions Registration Fee

There is no registration fee to complete the GDE admission process.

GDE Admission Registration Dates

Registration for the GDE admissions for learners entering grades 1 and 8 in 2025 will start at 08:00 on 22 July and end at midnight on 12 August.

GDE Admission Requirement

To use the GDE Admission portal, your child must be entering either Grade 1 or Grade 8 in a Gauteng school.

For South African citizens, these documents include:

• The birth certificate of the child
• The ID or passport of the parents or Guardian
• Proof of the Home or work or address of the parents
• A clinic card for grade one learners and
• A recent grade seven report card for grade eight applicants.

For non-South African citizens, the following documents will be required:

• Study permit and passport of parent.
• Work permit and passport of parent
• Refugee permit of parent
• Asylum seeker permit of parent
• Proof of Home and work or address
• A Clinic card for grade one application
• And the most recent grade seven report cart for Grade 8 eight applications.

Parents awaiting a birth certificate must have obtained a temporary certificate from the Department of Home affairs.

GDE Admission Portal Access

To access the GDE admission portal, use this link: https://www.gdeadmissions.gov.za/.

I Do Not Have Any Documents. Can I Still Apply?

If you do not have digitised documents, you can still apply using the online portal, but you will have to hand-deliver the documents to the school within seven days of your application.

During these seven days, ensure you acquire every document you need to complete the application and have ALL your documents certified.

Can I Apply For More Than One Learner?

Yes. When you’re done submitting applications for one learner, a pop-up will appear, allowing you to enter the details of another learner. This is the time to apply for another child.

Parents may apply for three of their children to attend grade one and three to attend grade eight. You cannot apply online if a child has to repeat the grade.

How Do I Ensure That My Child Finds a School?

There are several tips to ensure your child finds a school using the GDE admissions process. These include:

• Apply During the Registration Dates

Be sure you’ve submitted every application for the 2024 intake by midnight on 12 August 2024.

• Select Schools in Order of Importance

Ensure you have selected at least one school within your home’s feeder zone, as this is where your child’s placement will be prioritized.

• Respond Quickly to News of Placement

During 3 October and 30 November, the GDE will send out SMSes with offers to schools where your child has been accepted. Accept placement at these schools within seven days to guarantee placement.

GDE Applications to Schools of Specialisation

The GDE Application process only allows you to apply for one specialisation school. Your child will also need to meet entry requirements before a placement offer can be made, so be sure to check your messages and your portal with the next steps.

What is the Waiting Period, and What Should Be Expected After the Application?

Your child will be offered placement in a school between 3 October 2024 and 30 November 2024.

When your child is offered placement, you have seven days to accept the offer to guarantee your child’s space will be reserved at the school. If you fail to accept the offer within this timeframe, your child will lose the offer.

You can receive more than one offer during the placement dates. But remember, every time you accept an offer, your child loses placement at the school you previously accepted an offer to.

What Is The Maximum Number Of Schools One Person Is Allowed To Apply To?

You can apply to a maximum of five schools per learner.

You can decide how to divide these applications among the six categories.

Can I apply to schools in another province?

You may not apply to schools in provinces other than your own.

Can I apply for a neighbour’s child?

If you apply for a neighbour or family member’s child, you must not use your profile. Instead, register the details of the parents.

Can you apply to schools in person using GDE admission?

Suppose you are unable to use the GDE admission portal online. In that case, you can complete in-person applications using one of the Gauteng Department of Education’s 47 walk-in centres that will be available from 08:00 to 16:00 on Mondays to Fridays. To find out where these are located, call the Gauteng Department of Education on 0800 000 789 or 011 355 0000 or email gdeinfo@gauteng.gov.za.

Remember, you can only use the walk-in centres during the registration period.

Checking your matric results will always be an anxious experience. Many matriculants before you experienced stress and anxiety in the days before the results were released, and matriculants after you will experience the same. Therefore, it’s important to put this moment into perspective and ensure you don’t feel overwhelmed. Instead, be thankful that you aren’t a matriculant in a time when matric results were available to the general public.

That said, getting your matric certificate is the foundation of life as an adult. Naturally, the stakes seem high. So breathe in, calm down, and get ready to receive your results, as these are the results that will help you secure enrollment in university or college.

Now that you’re prepared read on to learn how to check your matric results.

How Can You Check Your Matric Results?

To allow every student timely access to their senior certificate results, the government has implemented four ways to check matric results: SMS, an online portal, newspapers, and at your school.

How To Get Your Matric Results In-Person

If you want to share the joy of receiving your matric results, you can go to your school to get your results. On 15 January 2025, from 11:00 am, you’ll be able to get your results from your school.

To receive your results, you will need to have your ID and exam number handy. This is also the perfect opportunity for a photo-op or home video, as this will likely be the last time you visit your high school, so it’s important to savour the moment.

How To Get Your Matric Results Online 2025

Given that you probably already do everything online, why not get your matric results online?

You can easily do that by completing the steps below, but remember: you will only be able to view your matric results online after they are released (14 January 2025).

Step 1: Visit The DBE Website

Start by going to the Department of Basic Education’s matric website. You can do this here. The website is zero-rated, which means you can access it even if you don’t have data.

Step 2: Create an Account

To get your examination results, you need to create an account. When creating an account, you must input your 13-digit ID number and 13-digit exam number, your first and last name, your email address, your email address, and your password.

After you’ve input this information, you will be required to verify your information before you can access the information.

Step 3: Navigate to Your Matric Results

Once you have created an account, you can log in using your email address and password. From there, you will be able to navigate to your matric results.

If you already have an account on the DBE website, then follow the steps below:

Step 1: Visit The Department’s Matric Results Portal

Step 2: Enter Your Exam Number

Enter the 13-digit number you used to complete your national certification exam.

Step 3: Follow The Prompts

Enter any additional information if the system prompts you.

Step 4: View Your Matric Results

How to Check Your Matric Results via SMS

You can check your matric results without a smartphone or internet access by using the SMS portal. It’s a quick and convenient way to check your matric results and get them when they are published. Follow these steps to check your results via SMS:

Step 1: Send your ID Number and Exam Number to 35658.

Step 2: Ensure both numbers are 13 digits before you click send.

Note: There is a R3 charge to register, and you’ll receive your matric results on the day they’re published.

Or

Step 1: Dial *120*35658# from your phone.

Step 2: Answer multiple questions to verify your identity before adding your ID number.

Step 3: You will then receive your matric results per subject.

This is the most nerve-wracking part. However, viewing your matric results can be very liberating.

If you received advantageous matric results, don’t forget to update any university applications so you don’t miss out on the opportunity to complete a higher education institute.

But if your matric results aren’t what you would like them to be or what you need them to be, it’s not the end of the world. Don’t panic. Instead, consider improving your National Senior Certificate exam results with a mid-year supplementary exam. You can still attend university the following year, giving you time to prepare for life at varsity.

How to check Matric Results via Websites

Alternatively, you can check the results on these websites when they arrive;

• Matricresults.news24.com
• matric.sowetanlive.co.za
• EWN Matric portal

To keep up-to-date with when the matric results will be released or to find out what other matriculants are experiencing, you can follow the DBE on Twitter @*. Any pertinent information will be released there first.

How to apply through the CAO

The Central Applications Office (CAO) is a non-profit organisation that processes applications for prospective students seeking entrance into tertiary institutions in Southern Africa. More than 25 institutions are enlisted, mainly located in Kwazulu-Natal. The application process can be completed online, on their app, or via post.

CAO Online Application Process

Through the CAO website (www.cao.ac.za), one can start with their application and choose up to 6 programmes to apply to at any of the institutions they are linked with without having to obtain multiple application forms. In the initial process, it is important to familiarise yourself with how to use the programme list. It will expect you to know which institution, campus and course you want to enrol in. Several summary codes will be listed that correspond to the information above that you will have to put on the application.

The remainder of the application will ask you to fill out your personal information while following the prompts. Once the application is down, you must print the declaration and deposit slip. Thereafter, an application fee must be paid to process the application. Alongside the declaration and the deposit slip, the proof of payment and other necessary documents need to be attached.

These documents can be posted to the CAO with the address Gate 11 Central Services Complex – UKZN, Mary Thiphe St, Westridge, Durban, 4091, or they can be handed into the CAO office directly. It is imperative to remember your CAO number and password as they are needed to track your application status. An application number should also be sent to your email address, if not, it suggests that there was a problem with your application and therefore contacting customer help through their email address, enqgeneralcao@cao.ac.za is required.

CAO Mobile App Application Process

The CAO mobile app is compatible with Apple and Android devices. Go to your respective app store and search ‘Central Applications Office’, where you can install the app. You can make the application on the app; however, your supporting documents will have to be uploaded on the CAO website.

CAO Hard-Copy Application Form

These are the options that one has to obtain a hard-copy application form: download it from the CAO website and print it out, contact them via the phone number 031 268 4444, email them via formrequestcao@cao.ac.za or visit them at the CAO office in Durban. If you call or email them, you can request for your application to be sent to your address. The completed application form must be sent to their email, formrequestcao@cao.ac.za

or via post to Private Bag X06, Delbridge, 4014. The form should stipulate what documents need to be added when you send them to the CAO. Through these options, it will take up to 2 weeks for the application and administration fee to be processed.

The minimum documents that are expected are;

• A copy of your ID
• Your final grade 11 or 12 report (depending on which of the two grades you have currently completed)
• And the highest qualification you have achieved.

If you have received a conditional acceptance with your Grade 11 results, then you need to send them your mid-year Grade 12 results and final results as soon as you get them. Any additional documents you need to attach to your application will be dependent on the institution(s) you apply to.

The application process for semester 1 in 2025 is open now and closes on 30th September 2025 for all courses except medicine, which closes on 30th June 2025. On-time applications are R250 for South African citizens and R300 for International citizens. Late South African applicants can expect to pay R470 while International citizens will pay R580.

If you plan to start the course later on in the semester, you should consult the Handbook or the CAO helpline and which will tell you how to proceed with your application. The application fee is payable online with a debit or credit card or at any Easy Pay outlet, e.g. Shoprite, Woolworths, Checkers and Pick n’ Pay. The other option is paying at the CAO office.

How to track your CAO Application

Applicants should track their application through the CAO website and then click on ‘My Application’, where they will be expected to fill in their details and follow the prompts to view their application status. The CAO’s online Handbook should suffice in offering further information about the organisation and the institutions aligned with it.