Education

The nursing profession is a commendable and selfless one in which a licensed health care professional is tasked with caring for the ill. There are a few different paths to take to become a qualified nurse, here are a few factors to consider if you wish to pursue nursing as a career path.

South Africa is facing an illiteracy crisis, as it was recently revealed that around 80% of Grade Four learners can't read for meaning. We speak to Dr. Corrin Varady, the CEO of IDEA, an ed-tech platform which combines traditional education and technology and provides e-learning content.

Virology is the scientific study of biological viruses and is a broad subject that covers biology, health, animal welfare, agriculture and ecology. If virology is a career you are interested in pursuing, here is a list of various institutes that offer courses in Virology. 

Many higher education institutions in South Africa, mainly Kwazulu-Natal, use CAO for their applications. As they say, "One Form! One Fee! One Office! … easy!", students can still find assistance in using the porgramme here. 

It's application season, as many tertiary institutions have opened their applications for the 2026 academic year. If you're interested in studying nursing, the Western Cape College of Nursing is opening its application period. 

Do you want to study towards a diploma in Law and wondering where to study? Choosing the right institution for your diploma in law is essential to ensure that you receive the best education and opportunities for success.

Tinyiko, from GirlCode, sat down with Careers Portal to talk coding, female empowerment and the future of tech! GirlCode aims to close the gap seen with a chronic shortage of skills and lack of women in tech. 

Start your future in fashion at the Design Academy of Fashion (DAF). DAF is a boutique fashion institution offering a curriculum is designed to unleash your full potential as a unique creative.

At an escalating rate, and amid uncertain outcomes, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping organisational structures, roles and careers, leadership and the meaning of work, evoking a maelstrom of human emotions.  From fear, anxiety and apprehension to excitement and wonder, it’s hard to know exactly what to make of the rapidly changing AI transformations underway in our workplaces, organisations and institutions.

If you are planning on studying at a tertiary education institution in 2026, you may need to write the National Benchmark Tests in order to complete your application and be accepted. Here is all you need to know about the 2025 registration process.