{"id":47133,"date":"2026-01-10T13:37:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T13:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=47133"},"modified":"2026-01-10T13:37:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T13:37:17","slug":"university-student-applications-2025-matric-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/01\/10\/university-student-applications-2025-matric-results\/","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s when SA universities will release application outcomes for first-time students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p><h2>Universities will only receive the matric results on Monday to reduce the risk of leaks.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Prospective first-time university students will only receive their application outcomes after the announcement of the 2025 matric results next week.<\/p>\n<p>This was confirmed by Universities South Africa (USAf), the umbrella body representing all 26 public universities in the country.<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Basic Education (DBE) is set to release the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination results on Tuesday, 13 January, following approval by the quality assurance body, Umalusi.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sa-universities-delayed-access-to-2025-matric-results\">SA universities delayed access to 2025 matric results<\/h2>\n<p>On Saturday, USAf announced in a statement that it would only receive the matric results on Monday, 12 January, several hours before the public release.<\/p>\n<p>Universities South Africa CEO Phethiwe Matutu explained that the delay is a deliberate measure by the DBE to reduce the risk of leaks similar to those experienced with the 2024 results.<\/p>\n<p>Under normal circumstances, universities receive matric results 72 hours (three days) before public release. <\/p>\n<p>This lead time allowed institutions to finalise admission decisions and issue acceptance letters on the same day matric pupils receive their results.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis facilitated a smooth admissions process and reduced anxiety among prospective university students,\u201d Matutu said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ALSO READ: Matrics, your results will be published in newspapers: This is what you need know<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However, the shortened timeframe this year will place \u201csignificant operational and administrative pressure\u201d on universities, particularly regarding the efficient processing and issuance of offers to applicants.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, first-time tertiary students will need to wait for their application outcomes directly from universities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis removes the need for students to inundate institutions with enquiries, or to arrive on campuses prematurely, exposing themselves to safety and vulnerability risks at a time during which they cannot be attended to,\u201d Matutu said.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-guidelines-for-students-and-parents\">Guidelines for students and parents<\/h3>\n<p>Matutu emphasised that students should only visit campuses after receiving an application outcome, confirming their accommodation status, and completing online registration at certain institutions.<\/p>\n<p>She also encouraged students to accept placement offers as soon as they have made their choices.<\/p>\n<p>Parents, guardians, and fee-paying students are further advised to prepare registration fees and complete registration promptly once dates are announced. <\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE: NSC exam leak limited to 40, but more pupils may still be punished \u2013 Umalusi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This ensures both the security of their placements and the smooth completion of administrative processes.<\/p>\n<p>USAf acknowledged that the revised admissions timeline may cause some uncertainty.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, universities remain dedicated to ensuring a fair and efficient process for all applicants.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s when students can expect to hear from the universities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT): 15 January from 08:00<\/li>\n<li>Central University of Technology (CUT): 13 January (afternoon) to 16 January <\/li>\n<li>Durban University of Technology (DUT): 16 January from 08:00 <\/li>\n<li>Nelson Mandela University (NMU): 14 January from 08:00 <\/li>\n<li>Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT): 13 January from 12:00 <\/li>\n<li>North-West University (NWU): 13 January from 09:00 <\/li>\n<li>Rhodes University: From 08:00 on 13 January to 16 January <\/li>\n<li>Sefako Makgatho University of Health Sciences (SMU): 14 January from 12:00 <\/li>\n<li>Sol Plaatje University (SPU): 13 January from 08:00 <\/li>\n<li>Stellenbosch University: 14 January from 16:00<\/li>\n<li>Tshwane University of Technology (TUT): 15 January from 16:00 <\/li>\n<li>University of Cape Town (UCT): 14 January from 16:00 <\/li>\n<li>University of Fort Hare (UFH): 14 January from 08:00<\/li>\n<li>University of the Free State (UFS): 14 January from 08:00 <\/li>\n<li>University of Johannesburg (UJ) From 16:00 on 13 January to 14 January <\/li>\n<li>University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN): 14 January from 09:00 <\/li>\n<li>University of Limpopo: 15 January from 18:00 <\/li>\n<li>University of Mpumalanga (UMP): 15 January from 09:00 <\/li>\n<li>University of Pretoria (UP): 13 January from 12:00<\/li>\n<li>University of South Africa (Unisa): 19 January from 07:30 <\/li>\n<li>University of the Western Cape (UWC): 15 January from 12:00 <\/li>\n<li>University of the Witwatersrand (Wits): 14 January from 10:00<\/li>\n<li>University of Venda (Univen): 13 January from 06:00<\/li>\n<li>University of Zululand (Unizulu): From 09:00 on 13 January to 23 January <\/li>\n<li>Vaal University of Technology (VUT): 15 January from 12:00 <\/li>\n<li>Walter Sisulu University (WSU): 13 January from 00:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>NOW READ: eThekwini municipality opens applications for 2026 student relief fund<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n   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