Employment, unions and the labour market.
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has received more than one million applications for the 2027 funding cycle.The application period closes on 31 October 2026, with NSFAS confirming that there will be no extensions. The scheme has urged prospective applicants to submit their applications before the deadline to avoid last-minute challenges and ensure they…
Finding a job can still come at a cost, from printing CVs to travelling to interviews, and employers are being urged to rethink how they hire. JOBJACK co-founder Heine Bellingan said simple changes could make hiring easier, especially for entry-level positions. Bellingan said the first step is moving away from paper CVs. “There’s lots of…
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) says it is working to keep inflation under control as external factors continue to push up the cost of living. The Bank brought the Monetary Policy conversation to Bloemfontein, where it engaged with public and private sector stakeholders on the state of the economy and how its decisions affect…
South African labour law sets out basic rights and duties. An overview of key protections.
