TikTok Star Shines Light On Last Chance For South African Students

Holifil

31 Mar, 2025

A young man from Mzansi is making waves by sharing crucial info about South African education on TikTok.
He's helping high school graduates by sharing the one university that's still accepting applications for 2025.
His post went viral, racking up over 132.7K views, and sparked a wave of gratitude from social media users.
Briefly News connected with the TikTok creator, who runs an internet cafe aimed at helping students secure university spots.

The Class of 2024 has given South Africa something to cheer about, boasting an impressive pass rate and countless top achievers. But the journey doesn't stop there. For many students, the real challenge begins after receiving their results. With so many qualified candidates, universities are filling up faster than ever, leaving hopeful students scrambling for options.

One TikTok creator is helping students by sharing vital information about open university applications. Image: @g_i_c2024 Source: TikTok

Despite the high pass rate, many universities couldn't accommodate all the students who met their requirements. This left a lot of hopeful scholars without a place to continue their education. But one TikTok creator is stepping in to help, offering a lifeline to those who might otherwise be left behind.

Hope for Rejected Students: One University Still Open for 2025 Applications

Rejection emails can be soul-crushing, whether you're applying for a job or a spot at your dream university. Many South Africans have shared their frustrations about not securing a place in higher education due to limited spots or less-than-perfect grades. But there's good news for those who haven't given up hope yet.

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A TikTok creator from Mzansi has stepped up to help. In a viral post, he shared that the University of Fort Hare in the Eastern Cape is still accepting applications for 2025. This is great news for students who missed the initial deadlines or didn't secure a spot elsewhere. The creator also mentioned that several colleges are still open for applications, giving students even more options to pursue their dreams.

Take a look at the TikTok video below to see how this creator is making a difference:

Beyond just sharing this crucial information, the creator, who runs an internet cafe dedicated to helping students, went further. He highlighted other institutions that students should consider when looking for higher education opportunities.

“It’s only the University of Fort Hare that is still open for 2025 applications. All other universities have closed their doors for now.”

Colleges Still Accepting Applications

Coastal College
Esayidi TVET College
Majuba TVET College
Mthashana TVET College
Umfolozi TVET College
Umgungundlovu TVET College
Eastcape Midlands TVET College
Motheo TVET College
Letaba TVET College
Nkangala TVET College
Westcol TVET College
North Cape Rural TVET College

South Africans React to the Good News

The internet was buzzing with excitement and gratitude after the TikTok post went viral. Social media users couldn't contain their appreciation, flooding the comments section with positive feedback. Here's what some of them had to say:

A TikTokker helps students by sharing information about universities and colleges still accepting applications. Image: @g_i_c2024 Source: TikTok

@mboma shared:

“I applied on Friday and got an offer today. This is exactly what I needed!”

@kgivennnn asked:

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“I just applied and uploaded my documents, but I’m not sure if they require an application fee. How much is it? I haven’t received any email about it.”

@Sarbie said:

“I’m having trouble with the registration process for my Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting. Any advice would be appreciated.”

@MakaZano noticed:

“They mentioned there’s no late application fee, which is a huge relief for students who might have missed the initial deadline.”

@Nellz344 shared the courses still offering placement:

“Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management Foundation, and Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems are all still available.”