{"id":21399,"date":"2019-11-25T06:23:32","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T06:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ufilingguide.co.za\/?page_id=54"},"modified":"2019-11-25T06:23:32","modified_gmt":"2019-11-25T06:23:32","slug":"how-many-months-does-uif-pay-for-maternity-leave","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/how-many-months-does-uif-pay-for-maternity-leave\/","title":{"rendered":"How many months does UIF pay for maternity leave?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-2433241301\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><p>Workers on maternity leave have the right to claim from the UIF. Workers must apply and will be paid at the labour centre of their choice.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong><br \/>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>The Unemployment Insurance Act and Unemployment Insurance&nbsp;Contributions&nbsp;Act&nbsp;apply to&nbsp;<strong>all employers<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>workers<\/strong>, but not to &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>workers working less than 24 hours a month for an employer;<\/li><li>learners;<\/li><li>public servants;<\/li><li>foreigners working on contract;<\/li><li>workers who get a monthly State (old age)&nbsp;pension; or<\/li><li>workers who only earn commission.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Domestic employers and their workers are included under the Act since 1 April 2003.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong><br \/>Claiming<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Who can claim?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;You cannot claim if you \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>get benefits from \u2013<ul><li>the Compensation Fund for an occupational injury or disease; or<\/li><li>any other unemployment fund; or<\/li><li>have been suspended from claiming because of fraud.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>You can claim if you are on maternity leave.&nbsp;<em>Based on legislation in<\/em>&nbsp;Section 14, Section 24, Section 36,&nbsp;<em>of the Unemployment Insurance Act<br \/><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong><br \/>When must I claim?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Workers must apply at least 8 weeks before their child is born.&nbsp;<em>Based on Legislation in<\/em>&nbsp;Section 25&nbsp;<em>of the Unemployment Insurance Act<br \/><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong><br \/>How long can I claim for?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Workers can claim for 17 weeks. Workers who miscarry in the third trimester or have a stillborn child can claim for six weeks.&nbsp;<em>Based on Legislation in<\/em>&nbsp;Section 24,&nbsp;<em>of the Unemployment Insurance Act<br \/><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong><br \/>How do I claim?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Workers must fill in the application forms and, together with other required documents, hand it in at a labour centre.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong><br \/>Benefit Payments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>How will I be paid?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Benefit payments can be collected from a labour centre of your choice.&nbsp;<em>Based on legislation in<\/em>&nbsp;Section 23,&nbsp;<em>of the Unemployment Insurance Act<br \/><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong><br \/>Tax<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>No tax is payable on the benefits.&nbsp;<em>Based on Legislation in<\/em>&nbsp;Section 34&nbsp;<em>of the Unemployment Insurance Act<br \/><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong><br \/>Overpayments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>If you get more money than you should, you must pay back the extra money.\u00a0<em>Based on Legislation in<\/em>\u00a0Section 35,\u00a0<em>of the Unemployment Insurance Act<\/em><\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-923399409\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #007BFF; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.3s;\">Ask a Question<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"advads-btf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-1421597924\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads btf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5513273173\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Information on UIF<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/can-i-claim-uif-online\/\">Can I claim UIF online?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/what-is-the-maximum-uif-payment\/\">What is the maximum UIF payment?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/when-can-you-claim-uif\/\">When can you claim UIF?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/can-i-claim-uif-if-i-resigned\/\">Can I claim UIF if I resigned?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/who-must-pay-uif\/\">Who must pay UIF?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/how-long-does-uif-take-to-pay-out-after-signing\/\">How long does UIF take to pay out after signing?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/does-uif-pay-lump-sum\/\">Does UIF pay lump sum?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/do-directors-pay-uif\/\">Do directors pay UIF?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/why-is-my-uif-claim-rejected\/\">Why is my UIF claim rejected?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/can-i-claim-uif-if-i-retire-south-africa\/\">Can I claim UIF if I retire South Africa?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/are-you-allowed-to-resign-with-immediate-effect\/\">Are you allowed to resign with immediate effect?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/can-i-claim-uif-if-my-husband-died\/\">Can I claim UIF if my husband died?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/how-much-uif-will-i-receive\/\">How much UIF will I receive?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/is-uif-taxable\/\">Is UIF taxable?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/is-uif-calculated-on-gross-or-basic-salary\/\">Is UIF calculated on gross or basic salary?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/how-long-does-maternity-benefit-take-to-process\/\">How long does maternity benefit take to process?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/how-many-months-does-uif-pay-for-maternity-leave\/\">How many months does UIF pay for maternity leave?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/\/how-is-uif-calculated\/\">How is UIF calculated?<\/a><\/li><li><a 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href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/does-bonus-have-uif\/\">Does bonus have UIF?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/when-should-i-apply-for-maternity-pay\/\">When should I apply for maternity pay?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/how-does-maternity-leave-pay-work\/\">How does maternity leave pay work?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/articles\/can-i-claim-uif-after-2-years\/\">Can I claim UIF after 2 years?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-3486885168\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sponsored Guide<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Complete Guide to NSFAS Online Loan Application for South African Students (2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are a South African student looking to pursue higher education but are facing financial difficulties, the <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is one of the most accessible funding options available. NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of <strong>bursaries and loans<\/strong> to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will walk you through <strong>everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process<\/strong>, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc What is NSFAS?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is a government-funded financial aid scheme aimed at helping students from low- and middle-income households to access tertiary education without the burden of upfront fees.<\/p>\n<p>NSFAS <strong>offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bursaries<\/strong>: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loans<\/strong>: For students who do not meet all bursary criteria or who are pursuing postgraduate qualifications not funded under bursary schemes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2705 Who Qualifies for an NSFAS Loan?<\/h2>\n<p>To qualify for an NSFAS loan (especially for postgraduate students or programs not funded under the bursary system), you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a <strong>South African citizen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>financially needy<\/strong>, with a household income of <strong>less than R350,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Have a <strong>valid South African ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>enrolled or accepted<\/strong> to study at a <strong>public university or TVET college<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Not be funded through another bursary program that covers all expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain satisfactory <strong>academic progress<\/strong> (returning students).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcda Courses Funded by NSFAS<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS primarily funds <strong>undergraduate qualifications<\/strong>, but certain <strong>postgraduate programs (e.g., PGCE, postgraduate diplomas in education, and professional courses like LLB)<\/strong> may be considered under the <strong>NSFAS loan scheme<\/strong>, not bursaries.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re studying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Undergraduate degree or diploma<\/strong>: You are likely eligible for a full NSFAS bursary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Postgraduate study<\/strong>: You may qualify for a loan, depending on the course and funding availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcc4 Required Documents for NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>When applying, make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Certified copy of your South African ID or Smart Card<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of income<\/strong> (latest payslips, UIF, or affidavit if unemployed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consent Form<\/strong> signed by your parent(s)\/guardian(s) to allow NSFAS to verify income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic transcripts<\/strong> (for continuing or postgraduate students).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f How to Apply for an NSFAS Loan Online<\/h2>\n<h3>Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Visit the NSFAS Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Create an Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cMyNSFAS\u201d<\/strong> and register your profile.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll need a <strong>valid email address<\/strong> and <strong>South African cellphone number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a strong password and verify your account via email or SMS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Login and Start the Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After registration, log in to your <strong>MyNSFAS<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cApply\u201d<\/strong> to begin a new application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Fill in Your Personal Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Input your <strong>ID number<\/strong>, name, surname, and other details exactly as they appear on your ID.<\/li>\n<li>Provide <strong>household income information<\/strong> and living arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Upload Required Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload all supporting documents in <strong>PDF or JPEG format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Each document must be clear and under the size limit specified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Submit Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your application for accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cSubmit\u201d<\/strong> and wait for a confirmation message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Track Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in regularly to check your application status.<\/li>\n<li>You will be notified via SMS and email at each stage of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Important NSFAS Dates (2025)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Opening Date<\/strong>: September 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: January 31, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeals Period<\/strong>: February 2026 (if rejected)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disbursement<\/strong>: After registration and approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcb8 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS funding typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuition fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation (if living away from home)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Meals and transport<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For <strong>loans<\/strong>, repayment is only required <strong>once you start working and earn above a threshold<\/strong> (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd04 NSFAS Loan Repayment<\/h2>\n<p>Repayments are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Income-contingent<\/strong> \u2013 you only repay when you can afford to.<\/li>\n<li>Administered by <strong>DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest-bearing<\/strong>, but interest rates are low and favorable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also apply for a <strong>partial loan conversion to a bursary<\/strong> if you perform well academically.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd01 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>If your application is rejected, you may submit an appeal via your MyNSFAS portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into your MyNSFAS account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cTrack Funding Progress\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If rejected, click on <strong>\u201cSubmit Appeal\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Upload any missing or corrected documents.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a clear explanation or motivation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcf1 NSFAS Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:info@nsfas.org.za\">info@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Toll-Free Number<\/strong>: 08000 67327 (Monday\u2013Friday, 8 AM\u20135 PM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/myNSFAS\">@myNSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myNSFAS\">NSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdd Final Tips Before Applying<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply <strong>early<\/strong> to avoid system overload near the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>your own email and cellphone number<\/strong> (do not use someone else\u2019s).<\/li>\n<li>Double-check that all your documents are <strong>certified and legible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a <strong>copy of your submission confirmation<\/strong> for reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams\u2014without the burden of immediate financial pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Workers on maternity leave have the right to claim from the UIF. Workers must apply and will be paid at the labour centre of their choice. Application The Unemployment Insurance Act and Unemployment Insurance&nbsp;Contributions&nbsp;Act&nbsp;apply to&nbsp;all employers&nbsp;and&nbsp;workers, but not to &#8211; workers working less than 24 hours a month for an employer; learners; public servants; foreigners\u2026 <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/how-many-months-does-uif-pay-for-maternity-leave\/\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-21399","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21399","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21399"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21399\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21399"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}