dabigbangishere:
I don't understand what is happening with South Africa Embassy. I think they are just there to reap us of our hard-earned cash through their visa fee. I have been given visa twice by South Africa which I travelled but I was surprise when I was denied visa on the ground that my documents lack credibility in August 2013. I tried applying again for vacation on the 26th of November 2014 which I didn't get any response till January 5th 2015. I went their and I was still deny with a very stupid excuse. I applied for a visiting visa and I was told "APPLICATION FOR WORT PERMIT DENIED" (please take note of the typo made by this guys). Now, why was I denied visa? I was told that my hotel reservation is cancelled. Why won't the hotel reservation cancel when the application was delays? Well, that is my experience and I want advice. Should I still apply because I was confused and contacted a friend who said they use insiders to get SA visa? How true is this and what can I do?

when you collected the visas twice did you use insider? No doubt insider might be involved but that is not the reason for your denial if you have proper documentation without having an insider your visa is sure ..The mindset that without insider you can't get things done is erroneous and absurd .Your last application you did hotel reservation without making any financial commitment so the hotel cancelled your booking .Things have changed now embassy now contact hotels .next time when you apply @least pay a night mayb R200 or 300 depending on the standard of the hotel they will give u a letter signed by the manager to back up your booking .

Thank you!
I did not submit SAQA. And also it depends on how your school helps you cos mine requires SAQA but the wrote a letter to the embassy telling them that I have applied for saqa evaluation and it is not yet ready at the time of my visa application. You can ask your school to help you with that but you must apply for saqa first.

Just make sure you have any other thing esp your police certificate and health insurance. I paid for 6months insurance and was still granted visa. 6months is the mininum but please I advice to pay for 11months cos I will still add to mine.

impactMAKER01:


Congrats Bros. Please did u submit SAQA certificate when you applied in Abuja?

HankVoight:
Thank you!
I did not submit SAQA. And also it depends on how your school helps you cos mine requires SAQA but the wrote a letter to the embassy telling them that I have applied for saqa evaluation and it is not yet ready at the time of my visa application. You can ask your school to help you with that but you must apply for saqa first.

Just make sure you have any other thing esp your police certificate and health insurance. I paid for 6months insurance and was still granted visa. 6months is the mininum but please I advice to pay for 11months cos I will still add to mine.

Thank you!

Hi. I've been having issues with accommodation. I need an affordable place as a post grad student of UCT. I.ve checked nearly all the advert agencies can't find any less than 2000 rand.

Kentrasso:
Hi. I've been having issues with accommodation. I need an affordable place as a post grad student of UCT. I.ve checked nearly all the advert agencies can't find any less than 2000 rand.In capetown looking for houses less than 2k?please ma raise your budget capetown is not Limpopo

contact your school international office they will help you out .

Kentrasso:
Hi. I've been having issues with accommodation. I need an affordable place as a post grad student of UCT. I.ve checked nearly all the advert agencies can't find any less than 2000 rand.

Madam a decent off campus accommodation in cape town (UCT environs) will cost you at least 3,500 rand.

As @samtol suggested, contact UCT International Office.

Best wishes...

Cypha8:


Madam a decent off campus accommodation in cape town (UCT environs) will cost you at least 3,500 rand.

As @samtol suggested, contact UCT International Office.

Best wishes...

Thanks.

I will go first and see the houses before i pay.
I have sent mail to int office. Is it still possible to get school hostel? Applications ended in sept last year

Kentrasso:


Thanks.

I will go first and see the houses before i pay.
I have sent mail to int office. Is it still possible to get school hostel? Applications ended in sept last year

No it's highly unlikely to get school accommodation now unless you're on waiting list. Did you indicate in your online application that you're interested in school accommodation? I know that they allocated residence for new students last month.

Please people ow do dey apply for saqa cert ooo I tire for der site

Somebody please can this letter serve as letter for accomodation please...

Juwohn:
Somebody please can this letter serve as letter for accomodation please...

Yes! Looks solid. Just concerned why it's coming from your department and not the International Office. Otherwise, carry go...

.

Cypha8:


Yes! Looks solid. Just concerned why it's coming from your department and not the International Office. Otherwise, carry go...

You know officially, I'm supposed to pay ZAR850 as confirmation fee for Scul residence but i'll be getting an appartment outside instead so I made an arrangement with the dept instead..

But dis evening sumone was like dis doesnt cover so decided to post it here for advise before going to face rejection at the Embassy

Cypha8:


No it's highly unlikely to get school accommodation now unless you're on waiting list. Did you indicate in your online application that you're interested in school accommodation? I know that they allocated residence for new students last month.

I indicated but I think I wasn't given because I didn't accept the acceptance offer until late December.
They probably thought I wasn't coming again.

Does this mean I still have a chance

Kentrasso:


I indicated but I think I wasn't given because I didn't accept the acceptance offer until late December.
They probably thought I wasn't coming again.

Does this mean I still have a chance

If you didn't receive any notification, email them to confirm the status of your application... res@uct.ac.za

Don't forget to quote your student number.

Best wishes...

Juwohn:


You know officially, I'm supposed to pay ZAR850 as confirmation fee for Scul residence but i'll be getting an appartment outside instead so I made an arrangement with the dept instead..

But dis evening sumone was like dis doesnt cover so decided to post it here for advise before going to face rejection at the Embassy

Over to the house gurus...

good morning ppl. pls how can i get an accomodation letter to submit at d embassy. pls dis is urgent.

abnice2004:
good morning ppl. pls how can i get an accomodation letter to submit at d embassy. pls dis is urgent.

Look for accommodation online through gumtree south Africa or property24 SA or any of these backpackers or better still pay for your reservation in a hotel. Do not just book...PAY even if its for a couple of days so you can be issued proof of payment which you will then submit to the embassy. When you reach SA you can then look for a place within your budget.

It is clearly stated in the letter that you will be saying at one of the universities residences. I met a guy who had a similar letter from his school @ the embassy in Abuja and his application was accepted.

Juwohn:


You know officially, I'm supposed to pay ZAR850 as confirmation fee for Scul residence but i'll be getting an appartment outside instead so I made an arrangement with the dept instead..

But dis evening sumone was like dis doesnt cover so decided to post it here for advise before going to face rejection at the Embassy

Cypha8:


Madam a decent off campus accommodation in cape town (UCT environs) will cost you at least 3,500 rand.

As @samtol suggested, contact UCT International Office.

Best wishes...

Did you day R3,500?! Damn! Jah bless Gtown for us. That is for 2 months house rent in my crib in Grahamstown.

HankVoight:
It is clearly stated in the letter that you will be saying at one of the universities residences. I met a guy who had a similar letter from his school @ the embassy in Abuja and his application was accepted.

Okay Thanks sooo much

Juwohn:


Okay Thanks sooo much

You are good to go with the above letter. I would have suggested the name of the Hall or Res ought to have been included in the letter though. I used similar letter sent to me by supervisor last year.

pls a frriend of mine that is staying in pretoria wants to send me his accomodation clearance with police report for me to us at the embassy but my school us in joberg. pls can i use it.it is urgent.tanks

chemashie:
You are good to go with the above letter. I would have suggested the name of the Hall or Res ought to have been included in the letter though. I used similar letter sent to me by supervisor last year.

I tink they didnt indicate cos I wont be using the scul Res in the actual sense..just a cover letter for embassy...just want to be sure it will be accepted before facing rejection.

Thanks Bro

One more question plss... If an application for scholarship reads PROVSIONAL OFFER in the status wah does it mean?? GRANTED??

abnice2004:
pls a frriend of mine that is staying in pretoria wants to send me his accomodation clearance with police report for me to us at the embassy but my school us in joberg. pls can i use it.it is urgent.tanks

Please go and do your own police clearance at the appropriate place here in Nigeria and also get your own accommodation. Cutting corners will only make tings more difficult cos the embassy confirms everything you present to them.

Hello house.

Thank you for the wonderful work you guys are doing on this thread. I have a question please and know you can help.

I intend to apply to UKZN for my Masters by research in Population Studies. I just concluded my Honours from WITS but cannot do my Masters there due to funding.

My questions are:

What is the application process like?
Do I need to write a proposal before applying?
Do I need to get a supervisor before applying?
Do you know any staff member in Population Studies that you will advise me to work with?

I appreciate your assistance in this regards. God bless

someone shud pls help me on how i can get accomodation confirmation in joberg.pls pls pls

ifemiaji:
Hello house.

Thank you for the wonderful work you guys are doing on this thread. I have a question please and know you can help.

I intend to apply to UKZN for my Masters by research in Population Studies. I just concluded my Honours from WITS but cannot do my Masters there due to funding.

My questions are:

What is the application process like?
Do I need to write a proposal before applying?
Do I need to get a supervisor before applying?
Do you know any staff member in Population Studies that you will advise me to work with?

I appreciate your assistance in this regards. God bless

Funding like hw plssss.....on d average Wahs d cost of M.A in Wits

Juwohn:
One more question plss... If an application for scholarship reads PROVSIONAL OFFER in the status wah does it mean?? GRANTED??

sumbodi plsssss advice..... Naa just like I dey see ooo

then for the proof of financial status can someone use a corporate account then maybe the company will Introduce someone

'Provisional offer' Means you have been accepted because you meet the requirements; it is left for you to accept the offer or not.

You can use a corporate account as long as you have a letter from an executive/owner/CEO of the company identifying with you and their commitment to paying for your tuition/upkeep during your study with the said account.

Juwohn:
then for the proof of financial status can someone use a corporate account then maybe the company will Introduce someone