{"id":58836,"date":"2024-01-12T16:18:03","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T16:18:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/50applications.com\/?p=58836"},"modified":"2024-01-12T16:18:03","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T16:18:03","slug":"unisa-short-course-in-basic-communication-skills-in-zulu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/unisa-short-course-in-basic-communication-skills-in-zulu\/","title":{"rendered":"UNISA Short Course in Basic Communication Skills in Zulu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">UNISA Short Course in Basic Communication Skills in Zulu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-653342383\"><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><strong>University of South Africa Short Course in Basic Communication Skills in Zulu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Short Course in Basic Communication Skills in Zulu (72761)Purpose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To empower adult speakers for whom the specific African language is not the first language through basic theoretical and practical language training relevant to their background, so that they can use their communication skills in a social context or gain access to higher education and training, and can develop as multilingual South Africans<br>&nbsp;Target group<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any adult speaker for whom the specific African language is not the first language<br>&nbsp;Duration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three months<br>&nbsp;Language medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>English and Zulu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration periods<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Semester registration dates (when 10 or more students registered for class)<br>&nbsp;Tuition method<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Class attendance and CD\u2019s<br>&nbsp;Kind of assessment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><br>Formative assessment and examination admission will comply with UNISA\u2019s formative assessment rules and policies<br><strong><em>Formative assessment:<\/em><\/strong><br>Activities, assignments and short tests provide formative assessment in that they are part of the short course and lead students through a series of activities in which they apply the skills that they are learning. Students have to perform certain communicative activities that form part of each lesson, and complete tasks that accompany the lessons. In this manner the material that they have studied is properly revised.<br><strong><em>Summative assessment:<\/em><\/strong><br>The examination will require students to apply their basic linguistic knowledge of the African language and its vocabulary in order to communicate in a social multilingual context. Apart from regular activities, there will be a test in the middle of the course which will count 20% towards the final examination. The pass mark is 50%. The examination will be conducted orally in May or October, counting 80% towards the final mark. The sub-minimum for the examination is 40%, under which the year mark does not count. A distinction is 75%.<br>&nbsp;<strong>Basic Communication Skills in Zulu<\/strong>&nbsp;(CZUU01A)Syllabus\/Content Topics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>General Language Introduction<\/u><\/strong><br>In the introduction students will be guided in revising general grammatical knowledge. This knowledge was already obtained in their first language up to NQF-level 4. The grammatical function of basic parts of speech such as nouns and verbs will be explained in a simple manner by means of handy communicative phrases, some of which are used in the media. It should be mastered during the first two lessons.<br><strong><u>Topics<\/u><\/strong><br>After an introduction to the African languages, the lessons will be based on the following topics:<br><strong>Lesson 1: Greetings<\/strong><br>(Greetings and Personal Information; cultural background)<br><strong>Lesson 2: My family<\/strong><br>(Identifying copula for persons \u2013 building vocabulary, cultural information on African families)<br><strong>Lesson 3:The body<\/strong><br>(Identifying copula for objects \u2013 building vocabulary, relevant cultural information)<br><strong>Lesson 4: At the garage<\/strong><br>(Requests \u2013 building vocabulary; cultural background)<br><strong>Lesson 5: Transport<\/strong><br>(Interrogatives; instrumental prefix; locatives, African culture)<br><strong>Lesson 6: At the restaurant<\/strong><br>(Polite requests; present tense; positive\/negative; African cultural background)<br><strong>Lesson 7: At the store<\/strong><br>(Building vocabulary, African culture)<br><strong>Lesson 8: What is the weather like today?<\/strong><br>(Days of the week; seasons; time words, African culture.)<br><strong>Lesson 9: African funerals<\/strong><br>(Culture exploration; present and past tense)<br><strong>Lesson 10: At the party<\/strong><br>(Personal information; counting words; building vocabulary, African culture)<br><strong><u>Vocabulary<\/u><\/strong><br>The following situations areas will determine the vocabulary used: My home, family; body parts, clothing, transport and the weather; social activities: going to the garage, store, restaurant, funeral, party<br>&nbsp;Course leader<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prof D S (Sekepe) Matjila DLitt et Phil<br>Centre for Pan African Languages and Cultural Development<br>Office 7-057, Theo van Wijk Building, UNISA<br>Tel: 012 429 8097<br>Tel: 012 429 8247<br>Fax: 012 352 8288<br>E-mail:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:matjids@unisa.ac.za\">matjids@unisa.ac.za<\/a><br>&nbsp;Programme administrator(s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prof D S (Sekepe) Matjila<br>Centre for Pan African Languages and Cultural Development<br>Office 7-057, Theo van Wijk Building, UNISA<br>Tel: 012 429 8247<br>Tel: 012 429 8097<br>Fax: 012 352 8288<br>E-mail: matjids@unisa.ac.za<br>E-mail:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:dklerknm@unisa.ac.za\">dklerknm@unisa.ac.za<\/a><\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-2341074099\"><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-93955958\"><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<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-1768953829\"><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 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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>UNISA Short Course in Basic Communication Skills in Zulu University of South Africa Short Course in Basic Communication Skills in Zulu Short Course in Basic Communication Skills in Zulu (72761)Purpose To empower adult speakers for whom the specific African language is not the first language through basic theoretical and practical language training relevant to their\u2026 <span class=\"read-more\"><a 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