FASA 2026 Conference a Gateway to Franchise Opportunities
More than a conference, the day-long event is where South Africa’s franchise future takes shape.
More than a conference, the day-long event is where South Africa’s franchise future takes shape.
The 1st Annual “The Rural” Career Expo, scheduled for February 2-3, 2026, is set to revolutionize the lives of approximately 4000 learners from eight rural high schools in the Dinaledi Circuit.
The funding call opened on Friday, 5 December 2025 at 12h00 and will close on 30 January 2026 at 17h00.
Applicants must be residents of Lesedi Local Municipality and will be required to specify their ward number for allocation purposes.
Postgraduate applicants should have performed well in their previous studies, with a minimum of 60% average mark or above achieved in their previous studies.
Applications close on 31 January 2026, and successful candidates will receive funding of up to R110 000 for the academic year.
The Dory Foundation has opened a $2M global fund to support youth-led social impact projects even at early stage.
The internship runs for 24 months, and successful candidates will be required to sign a two-year contract.
The programme, running from 2025 to 2027, seeks to recruit and place 20,000 young South Africans in various roles across all nine provinces.
According to the Office of the Premier, the initiative forms part of the provincial government’s commitment to empowering youth through education and ensuring that financial challenges do not hinder academic progress.