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The problem with the new NSFAS System (sBux)

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Need Help Passing Your UNISA Course?   Yes! The New NSFAS System (sBux) This new NSFAS system, called sBux, allows students to pay for food, accommodation, books and travel allowances using their cellphones. NSFAS says this system works on all cellphones. Source: http://www.nsfas.org.za/NSFAS/STUDENTS/SBUX This is an innovative idea from NSFAS capitalising on the fact that most [...]

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Unisa textbooks

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UNISA Textbooks and the Text Book Revolution Due to the recent SAPO strikes, UNISA students experienced delays in receiving their UNISA textbooks and study material. Some UNISA students have still not received their UNISA textbooks and study material up till now! This impacted the student’s studies negatively making them miss assignment due dates, which, in

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UNISA and the Accessibility of Distance Learning

UNISA and the Accessibility of Distance Learning

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In the minds of many South Africans, the concept of ‘Distance Learning’ is immediately synonymous with UNISA. UNISA is undoubtedly the most well-known distance learning education institute in South Africa. This is because UNISA was the first public college to educate exclusively by means of distance learning. UNISA was the only institute who gave students

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Carte Blanche expose of UNISA seriously shaking student confidence

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The recent expose on Carte Blanche about UNISA has shocked students to the core, with Facebook and Twitter abuzz with angry and upset students.  It shows several students who were unhappy with their marks, and who followed this up relentlessly until they got confirmation of some pretty large mistakes.  In every case they had to fight

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Beyond the Classroom: Social Learning and Online Platforms

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The internet boom has had some unexpected consequences, one of the biggest being its influence on education. Students now have a myriad of tools and support structures that simply was not available previously, leading many to wonder “how did ANYONE pass before Google???”.   Distance learning (like studying with UNISA, Matric College, or Skills Academy)

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Unisa eases NSFAS registration blues

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Unisa has expressed shock last week at protest action at their campuses over the depletion of NSFAS funds. NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme) which provides loans, especially for those students in need, announced that its funds were depleted.  Student strikes started in Pretoria after crisis talks on Wednesday, 17th July.  By Friday UNISA registration was

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