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folu4real:
Hummm home remedy is even better than going to isolation center. See the level of favourism they did at the center. God have mercy and heal the world of covid-19 and other diseases.

that is Naija for you ! God delivers us

iamkingrobert:
Good day Fam, so i want to ask for a friend who is already in SA currently and will like to study there, please though he entered SA with a visitor visa, can he apply for a school while he is currently there? Plus what will he do to extend his stay for the period of his course? Please It is a bit urgent. Please help!

This question should have come up before his arrival . Yes he can apply to schools after saqa evaluation is done,however he can't not study with a visitor visa . With Covid 19 on rampage ,he cannot extend visitor visa and he cannot change status!Let him come back home and apply for study visa

[quote author=mechoau post=98002122]Hello guys, pls I need someone who reside in Lagos that can assist me in processing my admission into any school in South Africa �� and also a supporting hand on how to complete my saqa processing. I have Bsc mechanical engineering from OAU and I have my transcript with me. This help won’t be for free [/q

Saucekide25:
Hello everyone,

Please how do I get quick access to RAND in Nigeria? I have some payments I need to make in rand, but getting the currency seems a steep process.

Any information at this time would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

How much rand do you want to pay ,perhaps i have the amount

https://www.vfsglobal.com/dha/southafrica/pdf/immigration_critical_skills_160416.pdf. More information on critical skills

pufframmy:
ok boss enlighten us on this Critical skill visa

Critical skills visa is a kind of visa introduced by SA government to encourage professionals with needed skills to enter the country and work.This implies that there are shortage of skills in this area. The first step is to confirm if you qualified for this visa . 2 Join a professional body of your discipline in SA , This may cost you 4k rand or 5k or more depending on your discipline , A LETTER will be issued confirming you as a member and this letter will be submitted along other documents at Visa office in Lagos or your present location . Saqa evaluation will be needed also.
Check the below to confirm

The Critical Skills List – Published 3rd June 2014
The critical skills list is pivotal to applicants being able to make an application under the critical skills visa or permit work category.

The list is broken down into three requirement areas:

The classification regarding the education subject matter (what you are qualified in);
The relevant Occupation/Critical Skill;
The Requirements pertaining to such things as memberships, experience and qualifications.
Only applicants who meet all three criteria will be successful in their application.


What are the educational subject matters?
There are 12 educational subject matters:

Agriculture, Agricultural Operations and Related Sciences
Architecture and the Built Environment
Business, Economics and Management Studies
Information Communication & Technology
Engineering
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
Life and Earth Sciences
Professionals and Associate Professionals
Trades
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
Academics and Researchers
Post-Graduates
What are the occupations within the educational subjects?
Below we list all the occupations that exist on the critical skills list.

Agriculture, Agricultural Operations and Related Sciences
Agricultural Engineer
Agricultural Scientist
Forestry Technician
Sheep Shearer
Architecture and the Built Environment
Architect
Construction Project Manager
Land Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor
Urban and Regional Planner
Business, Economics and Management Studies
Actuaries and Risk Assessors
Corporate General Manager
External Auditor
Financial Investment Advisor
Information Communication & Technology
CISCO Solution Specialist
CISCO Engineers
Solutions Architects in Telecommunications and ICT
Integrated Developers (PHP, PERL, JAVA)
Network Analyst
IT Security Specialist
System Integration Specialist
Enterprise Architects
Data Centre Operations
Network Specialist (Security)
Database Specialist
Microsoft System Engineers
Network Controllers
AV Specialist (Anti-virus)
Desktop Support Engineer
Engineering
Energy Engineer
Metallurgical Engineer
Chemical Engineer
Civil Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Electrical Installation Inspector
Electronics Engineer
Geologist
Industrial and Production Engineers
Industrial Designer
Manufacturing Managers
Materials Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Mining Engineer
Production/Operations Manager
Quality System Manager
Research and Development Manager
Ship’s Engineer
Telecommunications Engineers
Electrical Engineering Technologist
Energy Engineering Technologist
Mechanical Engineering Technologist
Metallurgical Engineering Technologist
Mining Engineering Technologist
Air Conditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
Automotive Electrician
Automotive Motor Mechanic
Boiler Maker
Chemical Engineering Technologist
Civil Engineering Technologist
Diesel Mechanic
Electronics Engineering Technologist
Fitter and Turner
Materials Engineering Technologist
Mechatronics Technician
Metal Fabricator
Physical and Engineering Science Technicians
Pressure Welder
Structural Plaster
Toolmaker
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
Medical Superintendant/Public Health Manager
Public Health Physician
General and Specialist Medical Practitioner
Hospital Pharmacist
Nursing Professionals
Veterinarian
Registered Nurse (child and family health)
Retail Pharmacist
Life and Earth Sciences
Environmental Engineers
Environmental Manager
Industrial Pharmacist
Aquatic Scientist
Animal Scientist
Advanced Composites Engineering
Archaeological/Paleontological Specialist
Bioeconomist
Biochemists
Bioinformatician
Bioinformaticist
Biological Scientist
Botanical Scientist
Chemical Scientist
Computational Biologist
Environmental Scientist
Ecological Scientist
Food Scientist
Engineering Geologist
Geochemist
Geohazards Specialist
Geologist
Geophycist
Laboratory Technologist and Technician
Marine Bioscientist
Materials Scientist
Metallurgical Scientist
Metrology
Microbiological Scientist
Polymer Scientist
Protein Scientist
Seismologist
Soil Scientist
Toxicology Scientist
Water Resource Scientist
Professionals and Associate Professionals
Land and Engineering Surveyors
Electronic Engineering Technician
Materials Engineering Technologist
Electrical Engineering Technician
Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Practitioner
Draughtsperson
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Chemical Engineering Technician
Organisation and Methods Analyst (Incl. scheduler, estimator)
Surveying Technician
Geomatics Technician
Quantity Surveying Technician
Civil Engineering Technician
Materials Engineer Non-destructive Testing (NDT)
Materials Engineering Technician – Road materials
Materials Tester
Construction Safety, Health, Environment an
Quality (SHEQ) Agent/Manager/Officer
Aeronautical Engineering
Architectural Senior Technologist
Architectural Draughtsperson
Astronomer
Physicist (SKA)
Geomagnetic Physicist
Solar Physicist
Space Physicist
Plasma Physicist
Space Technologist
Space Weather Specialist
Magnetic Technology Specialist
Radar Engineering
Radio Frequency Engineering
Environmental Technologist
Industrial Engineer
Industrial Engineering Technologist
Industrial Engineering Technician
Landscape Architect
Landscape Contract Manager
Landscape Horticulturist
Mining Technician
Trades
Millwright
Boilermaker (For Strategic Infrastructure Projects)
Industrial Machinery Mechanic
Pipe Fitter
Double Coded Welder
Rigger
Moulder
Raise-bore Operators
Raise-bore Foreman
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
Software Development Engineers and Managers
Systems Architects, Engineers and Managers
Foreign Language speakers for specialist language support and technical or sales support (German, Swiss German, Flemish, Greek, Swedish, Danish, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Mandarin and French)
Business Analyst
Quality Analyst
Quality Assurance Specialist/Auditor
Customer Service Manager/Team Lead
Academics and Researchers
Doctoral Graduates (Acquired Abroad)
Research in any of the following areas;
Galaxy Formation and Evolution
Galaxy Structure and Dynamics
Pulsars and Black Holes
Pulsars and Black Holes
Pulsars and Gravitational Waves
Deep Observations of the earliest Radio Galaxies
Dynamic and Transient Burst
VLBI Operations
Search for CO to investigate role of Molecular Hydrogen
Deep Surveyors of Neutral Hydrogen Gas in the Early Universe
Cosmology and Dark Energy
Cosmic Magnetism
Calibration and Imaging of Radio Interferometer data
Pulsar Research
Pulsar and Gravitational Waves
VLBI Operations
Signal Processing
Observational Radio Astronomy in General
Algorithm for Radio Astronomy
Signal Processing for Radio Astronomy
Supercomputing for Radio Astronomy
Software Development for Radio Astronomy
Data and Streaming- Real-Time Processing of Massive Data Amounts
Green Computing- Extreme Performance at Minor Energy Cost
Performance at Minor Energy Costs
EMC and Spectrum Management
Beam Modelling
Antenna Modelling
Feeds for Radio Astronomy Systems
Receivers for Radio Astronomy Systems
Signal Processing for Radio Astronomy
High Speed Data Transport
Nano-photonics-Data Transport Power
Nanotechnology
Palaeosciences
Reduction over Short and Long Distances
Antenna Design
Antenna Foundation Design
RFI Shielded Buildings and Facilities
Advanced Manufacturing
Space Science and Technology
Global Change
Energy Security
Information Communication Technology
Earth Observation
Natural and Applied Sciences
Post-Graduates
Doctoral Graduates (Acquired in RSA

Migration is not always an easy ride for Africans especially Nigerians , however study route remains the easier way to travel . .First ,Map out the countries you can study and work . Second ,consider the cost . 3.Apply for scholarships ,although scholarships are competitive but it is possible 4. Join different research networks in your field of study while you are still in Nigeria . 5 Enhance your CV through volunteering and community engagement . Above all pray and ask questions.

JordanMichael:
SA is a beautiful place no doubt but when you think about the XENOPHOBIC attack there you'll know SA is a no go area.

My oga hope you reside in SA sir? If not you will not be able to give the right assessment. South African Universities are the best in Africa and the people are friendly depending on how you live your life

iamkingrobert:
Hello guys, so am thinking of relocating to Cape Town, Am a Web Developer and a Digital Marketer. Please does these profession really thrive in SA? Have been to SA before both Joburg and CT and i kinda prefer CT because of the quiet environs as i'm not good with noise.

Please any advise

Both cities are good but Capetown better in terms of opportunities and networking . Ensure you come with CRITICAL SKILL VISA

krumking:
Please, has anyone who applied Study Visa in December gotten a reply, my school's registration is fast approaching

. I doubt any one got visa . Most schools resumed fully in March , though registrations will start soon. The schools are aware of the backlogs and delays confronting students. Nothing to worry about , just make sure you are in touch with your postgraduate officers

DanIduh06:
Who has idea about the cost (fees) of doing PhD in SA.

Likely institutions;
University of Kwazulu-natal
University of Pretoria
University of Fort Hare.

And for any obvious reasons(s), you may recommend other institution (s)

For University of KwaZulu PhD is free tuition . University of Pretoria around 20k rand depending on discipline while Fort hare charges between 15k to 20k, However most universities in SA have packages to support PhD candidates . You need to email the respective postgraduate officers to know the scholarships or grants available .

pufframmy:
thank you

You have different options 1. Study visa 2. Critical skill visa and 3. Voluntary visa[b][/b]. The first two are better and easier once you followed the process. Voluntary visa is for religious workers, workers for NGO and so on. It is extremely difficult to see a church or NGO that will give letter when you are not a worker in the organization. For study visa , You need to submit your docs for evaluation( check Saqa site for the cost)between 60k to 100k will sort it out depending on your qualifications you want evaluate. 2. Applications to different schools may cost you less than 60k, depending on how many universities you applied to .3. Once you have admission letter you are expected to pay for medical insurance around 150k depending on the exchange rate. Add all these figures together , it is roughly 300k plus and be lesser depending on how many schools you applied to.

Olamilec:
On paper the processes is not less than 300k but in reality it is sometimes more than 800k... and we all know the determining factors.

It is not more than 800k i speak with first hand experience

pufframmy:
pls explain how??
cause i know to get a resident permit in SA cost almost 800k nigerian naira

With less than 300k you will get a study permit or which resident is 800K ? No resident permit cost 800k

SA is the gateway to EUROPE,CANADA AND US

Neddstark:
Did the pastor open your sister's legs make the Roland fire enter? Leave pastor alone, leave Roland alone, warn your sister so she doesn't make a costlier mistake with another wrong guy.

deep truth

Aquilapriscilla:
Good day Everyone

How can one study medicine in South Africa on scholarship?
Or is there anyone who study medicine in South Africa?

You will not be granted to study medicine on scholarship in SA,maybe external scholarships which is not easy to obtain. Getting admission to study medicine in SA is extremely difficult, perhaps some private universities. Contact the schools to know your chances

Reex12:
how does one get a permanent residence possibly citizenship.

Study- PR-Citizenship or CSV-PR-CITIZENSHIP

Study route remains the easiest and fastest way to settle down in sa ,especially for those who do not qualify for critical skills visa

Nicoswit:
Ok bro...just being skeptical about SA bcoz of d xenophobic stuffs

Xenophobic stuff is not every day life , all depends on what you are doing

Nicoswit:
Bro...what can you say about the hate for
nigerians in SA...is it worth considering?

I have stay in SA for some years now ... there is no hatred against any country , rather some Nigerians messing up the environment. IF you do what is right and live in a good environment you have not nothing to worry about

But the General Overseer of MFM , Dr Olukoya on December 31,2019 said "2020 will be the year of medical confusion and strange sickness" Which is absolutely correct . You should have balance analysis .

corona now spread at 12am -4am? welcome to Nigeria. Just because Uk, US and other countries announced second wave, Nigeria government also follow announce second wave...... Which way Nigeria?

very good thread

mechoau:
Please peeps, I need SA based currently in naija to help me submit my certificates for SAQA evaluation on his/her returning back in republic. In another vein, I wouldn't mind any useful information on how to get the certificates across to SAQA to aid my evaluation on a fast track level.

Please anyone done saqa during this period. How did you send ur documents? Through email or courier?

. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic you can now submit online . Make sure you pay the correct amount for evaluation

adespecial:
School registration for 2021 session starts on Monday and South Africa is back to level 3 lockdown as their cases keeps increasing.

What’s our view on this? Should we still plan our study trip or we remain in Nigeria and progress online?

Most schools have not completed 2020 academic sessions. Though on Monday school opens but no serious activities will take place . Some schools will resume academic activities Feb/ March. Plan your trip and let see what happens. The disadvantage of online learning is that it deny immigrants the opportunity of working while studying at the same time in SA and the advantage is save cost of accommodation .

Phic97:
Please does anyone know how/where/who I can send naira and get rands in SA. I’d appreciate any swift response ��.

I have few rand and I need naira. Send private message to me

What is the essence of spending so much on the dead?

Shajaya:
If I wish to do my masters in South Africa. Must I do honors first or can I go straight to applying for masters. N/B: I got a 2nd class upper in my Bsc.

It depends on the school and discipline

For those who want to use hotel reservations for visa application purposes, Please try and pay 1-2 days if you are booking for weeks or days. For the past few days many applicants were denied visa due to hotel reservation without payment. Although some were lucky to scale through without payment for the hotel, To be on a safer side pay 1 or 2 days