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Eligibility Criteria (2025) To qualify for the SRD (Social Relief of Distress) Grant, you must meet all of the following: How to Apply (Choose One Method Only) You only need to apply once—using multiple methods won’t make your application faster.(Silicon Africa) 1. Online via Official Portal 2. WhatsApp Application 3. USSD Application (No internet required)…

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What Is CRET? The Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust (CRET), through the Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation, offers comprehensive bursary support to South African students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. Founded in 2000, CRET provides not just financial aid but also mentorship, life-skills development, and experiential work exposure.(cyrilramaphosafoundation.org) Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria What the bursary covers CRET typically…

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🤝 What Are NYDA & merSETA? Purpose of the Partnership The collaboration aims to address youth unemployment by providing structured, industry-relevant learnerships and training programs. It focuses on the automotive and manufacturing sectors, preparing learners for real work environments and national development plans (learnseta academy). Key Objectives: Learnership Programme: Automotive Sales & Marketing (2025) Overview: Eligibility…

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What Are SETA Learnerships? Learnerships in South Africa are structured training programs that blend 30% classroom learning with 70% on-the-job experience, leading to a qualification recognized on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (Sa-SETA.Com). Managed by Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs), they target specific sectors to address skills gaps and improve employability (Wikipedia). Who Can…

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Writing a bursary motivational letter is your opportunity to explain why you need financial assistance, why you deserve it, and how it will help you reach your goals. Here’s how to do it right. Structure of a Bursary Motivational Letter1. Header (if sending formally by email or print) 2. Salutation 3. Introduction (Who You Are…

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If you’re applying for or receiving a SASSA grant (e.g. SRD R350), here are the official, safe ways to check your application or payment status in South Africa as of August 2025: How to Check Your SASSA Status 1. Online via the Official Website 2. WhatsApp 3. SMS 4. USSD Code 5. Phone Call 6….

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