#MatricFocus: Expert advice for students the day after they receive their results

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It is expected that thousands of matric learners will face rejection from the country's state-funded universities because of the demand for spaces.

That is why it is important for Matric students to know their options when it comes to pursuing tertiary qualifications outside of the public system and what has traditionally been taught to them.

Stacey and J Sbu will be featuring some insights for parents and students for the month of February focusing on the class of 2020. The topics and conversations will be tailored and have the opinion of an expert.

This week, the focus is on tertiary education options after matric.

According to Stats SA, the University of Cape Town receives eight times the number of applications (32,000 applicants with only 4,200 spots available) than it can accommodate. The pressure is even greater for in-demand degrees such as medicine, engineering, accounting, law, and social work.

Other leading universities in the country face similar challenges.
17 Feb 2021 English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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