Helpful guides on results, qualifications, portal tips, NSFAS updates and more for South African TVET students.
These guides are written for South African TVET students who need clear answers without the jargon. We cover the parts of college life that the official notices often leave unexplained: when results come out, what a pass actually requires under NC(V) and NATED rules, how NSFAS funding behaves when you pass or fail and how to fix a portal that will not load. Every guide is reviewed and dated so you can see how current it is. Start with the topic closest to your question below, then use the college directory to reach your own portal.
Find out when supplementary exam results are published, what the capped mark rule means and how to check your results on your college portal.
Read article →A complete guide to NC(V) pass requirements. What marks you need, how fundamentals work and what happens if you fail.
Read article →A plain-language comparison of the two main TVET qualifications, how they differ, which careers they lead to and how to choose.
Read article →Portal not loading? Results blank? Here are the five most common reasons and practical steps to fix each one.
Read article →How NSFAS funding works at TVET colleges, what the 2026 allowance amounts are, how failing affects your funding and how to appeal.
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