Sources & Verification

Our Sources and Verification Standards

SETA aims to provide readers with reliable information about education, skills development and career opportunities.

Because our articles may contain information from different organisations, we use a source and verification process appropriate to the subject.

Sources We May Use

Our editorial team may obtain information from:

  • Official organisation websites
  • Government departments
  • Educational institutions
  • Universities
  • TVET colleges
  • Companies
  • Official programme announcements
  • Official application portals
  • Public documents
  • Direct communications from organisations
  • Other reputable information sources

Official Information

Whenever possible, important information about an opportunity is checked against information published by the organisation responsible for that opportunity.

The organisation responsible for a programme remains the final authority regarding its eligibility requirements, application process, closing date and selection decisions.

Verification of Opportunity Details

We may verify:

  • Programme name
  • Organisation
  • Closing date
  • Location
  • Eligibility
  • Qualification requirements
  • Stipend or salary information
  • Application procedure
  • Required documents
  • Contact information

Changes After Publication

A source may change after an article has been published.

For this reason, readers should verify current information before applying.

SETA may update articles when reliable new information becomes available.

Reader Contributions

Readers may provide information, documents or corrections.

Reader-provided information may be reviewed before being incorporated into an article.

Submitting information does not guarantee publication.

Our Commitment

Our goal is to provide readers with information that is useful, transparent and responsibly sourced while encouraging readers to verify important details with the original organisation.

Carol Baloyi

Carol Baloyi is an education and careers writer at SETA (Student Education Timely Access). She covers South African education news, bursaries, learnerships, internships, skills programmes and student opportunities, with a focus on providing clear, accurate and useful information for students and job seekers.