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South Africa is home to countless towns and cities, each with their own unique flavour and personality. Over the next few weeks, we will be profiling the big, bustling cities of Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg and giving you the lowdown on what makes these cities tick and what they have to offer in terms of academic institutions.

South Africa is home to countless towns and cities, each with their own unique flavour and personality. Over the next few weeks, we will be profiling the big, bustling cities of Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg and giving you the lowdown on what makes these cities tick and what they have to offer in terms of academic institutions.

South Africa is home to countless towns and cities, each with their own unique flavour and personality. Over the next few weeks, we will be profiling the big, bustling cities of Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg and giving you the lowdown on what makes these cities tick and what they have to offer in terms of academic institutions.

Whether you’re planning a visit or relocating to start your university career in a new city, this series of posts will give you a little taster of what to expect in three of Mzansi’s favourite places. This week, we turn our attention to Cape Town.

Many of our recent blog posts have helped you with info about passing your exams, choosing your degree and applying to university. We hope they have been useful in getting you to the point where you’re ready to take the next step in your academic career.

If you’ve started your university application process, then you’ve probably come across something called the National Benchmark Test (NBT). The NBT is an independently administered set of exams that tests your academic ability and readiness for university.

A number of higher education institutions in South Africa require you to write the NBT as part of the application process. So we thought it would be useful to dedicate this blog post to telling you everything you need to know about the NBT.

Choosing which Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma to study is an important decision. There are a number of things to consider and, as with all decision relating to your tertiary studies and career path, you should inform yourself as much as possible by doing some dedicated research.

We can’t tell you exactly what you should study but we can give you some ideas about what’s out there and some advice on the kind of questions you should be asking and where to look for more information. This blog post is dedicated to some of the things you need to think about when choosing your course of study.

Are you considering your options for tertiary studies but you’re unsure how you’ll be able to afford it? Are you confused by all the various options and seeking some clarity?

This blog post will give you the low-down on what funding options are available so you can take the next important step in your educational journey.

Funding options for tertiary studies

Going to university is big step in your life and career. It’s a wonderful opportunity to further your knowledge, discover your passion and equip yourself with the right skills for your dream job. But, like most things in life, it requires a sacrifice of time, energy and financial resources. A tertiary education is very valuable to your future but, unfortunately, it doesn’t come cheap. Fortunately, there are a number of options available to get funding for your degree or diploma and you will need to figure out which option best suits your particular situation. At Career Wise, we offer a number of scholarships and bursaries that cater to different disciplines. Have a look at our Bursaries and Scholarships to find out more about what we offer and (click here) check out some of our earlier blog posts for help with applications and info on specific schemes.

Whether you’re about to finish your tertiary studies and start looking for your dream job, or you’re at the end of your schooling career and looking for some part-time work, it’s important to have a well-written CV that tells your story. There is no right or wrong way to write a CV, but there are some common things that you should include.

It’s exam season once again and we know how stressful and demanding this period can be. Whether you’re in Grade 12 and approaching your last set of high school exams, or you’re an experienced university student with dozens of exams under your belt, there are certain things you can do to improve your preparation and ensure you get the marks that you deserve.

Are you in need of funding and wondering how to apply for a bursary?
Are you finding it difficult to get clear, easy-to-understand information about bursary applications?

You are in the right place! We are South Africa’s leading bursary management company and we’re here to help. This is our first blog post and we’re dedicating it to a very important topic: