Author Archives: Alfred

Can I claim UIF if I resigned?

You cannot claim if you resign from your job, but you can claim if you were on a contract that ended – as long as the employer terminated your services. In order to claim benefits, you also have to register as a work seeker with the Department of Labour You cannot claim UIF under the following circumstances: If you were suspended from your… Read More »

Unisa NSFAS Approved List

Unisa NSFAS Approved List Applications Reopen 9 January 2025 NSFAS will reopen 2025applications as from 9 January 2025. Learners and students are encouraged to make use of this application period if you have not applied during the 1 August 2025 to 30 November 2025 application period. This reopened application period will close on 20 January… Read More »

NSFAS Funders

NSFAS Funders NSFAS provides financial aid to South African students using funds provided mainly by government departments and public entities. Since 1991 NSFAS has disbursed R50 billion in loans and bursaries. Over 1.5 million students at public colleges and universities have been assisted. Our funders include: Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET) Department of… Read More »

What does nsfas covers

What does nsfas covers What does nsfas covers: Full funding is paid for students who qualify and who pass the NSFAS Means Test, which assesses their family’s ability to pay something towards their studies. Students can qualify for varying amounts up to the maximum of R60 000 a year. This includes full tuition fees, accommodation,… Read More »

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University NSFAS Approved List

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University NSFAS Approved List Applications Reopen 9 January 2025 NSFAS will reopen 2025applications as from 9 January 2025. Learners and students are encouraged to make use of this application period if you have not applied during the 1 August 2025 to 30 November 2025 application period. This reopened application period will close on… Read More »

How is UIF calculated?

UIF is calculated as 2% of an employee’s remuneration for UIF purposes, split evenly between the employee and employer, i.e. 1% contributed by the employee and 1% contributed by the employer. … The total UIF contribution (employee + employer) must be paid monthly based on the amounts contained in the EMP201 and UI-19. The Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act, 2002 states the following:“Subject… Read More »

How does maternity leave pay work?

The employee is entitled to 4 months unpaid maternity leave. Maternity leave should commence one month before the expected date of birth of the child, and the employee is obliged to give the employer one month’s notice of the commencement of maternity leave. Employers are not obliged to remunerate employees for maternity leave, and the… Read More »

Who funds nsfas

Who funds nsfas Who funds nsfas : NSFAS is a government scheme set up to help young people pay for tuition at any of the 25 public universities and 50 public FET colleges in the country. NSFAS provides loans and scholarships that will cover your tuition, accommodation, living expenses and travel while you study. Who… Read More »