Thembisile Hani Local Municipality (THLM) Bursary South Africa 2025

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – THEMBISILE HANI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (THLM)

The Thembisile Hani Local Municipality (THLM) is located in the Nkangala District of Mpumalanga, South Africa. Named after the anti-apartheid activist Thembisile Hani, the municipality serves as a hub for diverse communities, with a commitment to sustainable development, quality service delivery, and economic growth. THLM encompasses both rural and semi-urban areas, offering resources to improve infrastructure, education, and local opportunities for its residents.
 

ABOUT THE THLM BURSARY – FIELDS COVERED

The Thembisile Hani Local Municipality is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

• View our other Government Bursaries and Scholarships here.
• View our other Bursaries and Scholarships OPEN for application here.

MORE ABOUT THE THLM BURSARY

The final results for shortlisted matriculants will be obtained from the Department of Basic Education upon their release in January 2025, while results for current students will be sourced directly from their higher education institutions.

Eligible applicants will be required to sign a contractual agreement with THLM.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE THLM BURSARY

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have a total household income of NOT more than R350 000 per annum
• You must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate qualification, in any field of study
• You must be studying or have been accepted to study at a recognised and accredited public institution in South Africa (University, University of Technology or TVET College)
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 60% in your most recent 2024 studies (3rd term results for matriculants and 2nd semester results for students)

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE THLM BURSARY

Download and complete the Thembisile Hani Local Municipality Bursary Application Form 2025 (.pdf)

Alternatively, application forms can be collected from the THLM Mthombomuhle (Kwaggafontein) Offices (old and new building receptions).

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

• ID Document (certified copy)
• Grade 11 final results and Matric latest results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
• Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
• Most recent academic results/ record, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
• Proof of acceptance at an institution (on institutions letterhead)
• Parents or guardians ID Documents (certified copies)
• Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips or employment letter if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ affidavit if self-employed/ proof of pension or grant if applicable) (certified copy)
• Proof of address

Applications can be hand delivered to:
Thembisile Hani Local Municipality
Stand No. 24
Opposite Kwaggafontein Police Station
Empumalanga
0458
(applications must be placed in a sealed envelope marked “Applications for 2025 Bursary” and should be placed in the recruitment box at the main entrance)
 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE THLM BURSARY

22 November 2024 (at 12:00).
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the Thembisile Hani Local Municipality directly:
Youth Unit:
Tel: 013 986 9204
Contact person 1: Mr SP Mahlangu (Email: MahlanguSP@thembisilehanilm.gov.za)
Contact person 2: Mr M Bhuda (Email: BhudaM@thembisilehanilm.gov.za)
 

This bursary listing was last updated in November 2024.