SEESA and Hot91.9FM are collaborating in April 2017 to provide one lucky candidate with the opportunity to win a bursary to the value of R100 000 to study towards a degree in Accounting.

On 06 April 2017, Hot91.9FM’s Breakfast Show with Darren Scott announced that nominations are now open to stand a chance to win this bursary as part of Hot91.9FM’s #JoburgsHottestBursaries campaign. For the entire month of April 2017, listeners and the public can nominate candidates for this bursary by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with their motivation as to why they must be awarded the bursary.

“Our goal is to contribute to South Africa’s future through tertiary education. We are starting with Accounting bursaries and hope to develop the successful candidates to Chartered Accountants.” – Roelof le Roux, SEESA Financial Director

Candidate nominations are open until 30 April 2017, after which Hot91.9FM will announce the bursary winner in May 2017. For more information about this initiative, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

EduOne has, for 26 months, been climbing into the hearts and minds of the South African youth to help better prepare them for what lies ahead: life.  Education is the key that unlocks many doors.  Yet access to education is not as simple as 1, 2, tertiary. Through EduConnect, we have managed to cover topics and resources that are vital in taking the next step, wherever our users are on the decision making journey. From grade 9 subject choices to the ins and outs of the National Benchmark Tests, EduConnect covers it all. 

With EduFunding, we have created a centralised funding application portal to bring funding opportunities closer to those in need. We have developed an innovative management system for tertiary funding.  This aims to entice corporate organisations to offer more funding to our youth in an efficient and seamless way. We’ve also seeded a revolutionary mentorship program to help reduce drop-out rates and support beneficiaries in their studies.

Over 1.5 million people have accessed these websites in the past two years.  This makes EduOne one of the fastest growing startups in South Africa, attracting international interests from New York, Switzerland and Hong Kong, amongst others. The shake up With so many people visiting our sites every month, and many more interacting with our brand, we wanted to make sure our sites worked seamlessly and looked unbelievably sexy.  So we undertook the task of sitting with experts, specialists and, most importantly, our users to gain an understanding of what would work best. 

After designing new front-ends, re-building foundations and developing fresh features for days, we have come to a point where we can reveal these masterpieces to the interweb. We can select the book that reveals the secret door and let our work emerge from the abyss. Okay, Shakespeare, so when is this happening?

Date: Friday 31 March 2017

Time: 12h00 Central Africa Time

Recommended music pairing: Circle of Life – The Lion King

To get a better idea of what the fuss is about, here is a list of some of the changes that are happening on the sites:

• New and improved user interfaces.
• Redesigned navigation and menu structures.
• Mobile-first and data-light considerations.
• New features, including tag clouds and improved search functionality.
• Advanced marketing opportunities offered exclusively to academic institutions and organisations offering funding opportunities.
• A brand new directory listing of institutions in South Africa (EduConnect only).
• New tutorials & downloadable resources (EduConnect only).
• New career profile and entrepreneurship sections (EduConnect only).
• The newly released mentorship technology (EduFunding only).
• A re-factored approach to the application process (EduFunding only).
• Industry-firsts with new features in fund disbursement (EduFunding only).

We sincerely hope you enjoy the changes made to these two websites. Our aim is to make sure we’re on the right track with them so it’s important for us to get as much feedback as possible. Please click the button below to offer some valued advice and wise words for our team to consider.

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With attractive yields and reliable tenancies, the appeal is obvious. Student tenancies are often arranged early, well before the start of the academic year and while chasing rent from a group of young people with no income can be off-putting, invariably, collection is easily arranged and students come with guarantors in the shape of their better-off, more-reliable parents.   "Landlords of good student houses have a guaranteed market that remains predictable whatever is happening in the economy and the wider property market," says Charlotte Vermaak Chas Everitt Nelson Mandela Bay principal. "In Summerstrand for instance, gross yields can be in the region of 10-11 per cent and many people are using a student portfolio to create income in retirement rather than rely on pensions."   Even if the student market is the best option it takes a lot of work to get the property and the location right. Start investigating sold house prices and speaking to local rental and estate agents to get a clear idea of rental yields and tenant profiles. “You need to understand local economy drivers and tenant demand before finding out if there are any upcoming changes that could impact future demand for student accommodation from private landlords,” adds Vermaak.  

What to look for

Newer or modernised properties are easier to maintain and functional is the key word. So think plain paintwork, hard-wearing flooring and basic, robust furnishings.   Position is less important to students, so while being close to campus and easy access into town is crucial, being on the best road and in the best area isn't. “Students won't reject houses because they're on a busy road, or have a bad view, they will reject them if they're difficult to get to, or cost more than the norm," adds Vermaak.    

What’s available

A five-bedroomed townhouse in Summerstrand is on the market for R1,450,000. NMMU accredited student accommodation, the property currently generates R14,000 in rental income per month. A freehold property with levies, it is well-secured and situated close to the beach and local amenities.   To find out more, speak to Kwame Nicol 078 053 1462 from Chas Everitt Nelson Mandela Bay.