What is the maximum UIF payment?

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.  Remuneration for UIF purposes is the employee’s remuneration, less certain exclusions such as commission, and is subject to a monthly income cap of R14 872. The … Read more

Nsfas how to apply

Nsfas how to apply Nsfas how to apply : It’s quite simple, really. Full time registered students who meet the entry requirements for the scheme just have to complete and submit NSFAS applications forms at their university’s financial aid offices. The only catch is that funding isn’t automatically renewed, so students need to make sure … Read more

Sassa offices

Head Office and Regional Contacts SASSA HEAD OFFICESASSA HOUSE 501 Prodinsa BuildingCnr Steve Biko and Pretorius StreetsPretoria Private Bag X55662ArcadiaPretoria0083 Tel: 012 400 2000 (Switchboard)Website: www.sassa.gov.za GRANTS ENQUIRIES SASSA Toll free: 0800 60 10 11Email:  GrantEnquiries@sassa.gov.za   More Information on SASSA Apply for the Unemployment Grant of R350. Check Unemployment grant status sassa grants sassa offices sassa grant enquiries sassa contact details sassa news today sassa payment dates … Read more

NSFAS funds nearly 300 000, expects to admit more for the class of 2024

NSFAS funds nearly 300 000, expects to admit more for the class of 2024 The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has approved funding to at least 291 747 students who applied for financial assistance for 2024, and expects to increase this record pool by 17 February 2024, which will be a closing date for … Read more

University of the Free State NSFAS Approved List

University of the Free State NSFAS Approved List Applications Reopen 9 January 2024 NSFAS will reopen 2024 applications as from 9 January 2024. Learners and students are encouraged to make use of this application period if you have not applied during the 1 August 2016 to 30 November 2016 application period. This reopened application period will … Read more

Is UIF taxable?

Any payment that you receive from the UIF is tax-free. This includes a pay-out as a result of being without a job or because of maternity leave. If you have taken maternity leave and are planning on or have received a payment from the UIF, you will not pay tax on this income HOW MUCH MONEY CAN WORKERS CLAIM? If you … Read more

NSFAS expands access to higher education

NSFAS expands access to higher education Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande says tremendous progress has been made in making higher education more accessible to the poor through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) over the years. The Minister was briefing media on Thursday, in Pretoria, on Higher Education and Training Sector’s state of readiness … Read more

NSFAS thanks the youth for the 2024 Application Drive

NSFAS applications for 2024 funding have closed and we would like to thank all young people who took part and applied for funding. NSFAS applications opened from 01 August 2024 and remained opened until midnight, 30 November. “We opened the applications for four months, and in that period we received a total of 267 866 … 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