MINISTER of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande has appealed to students whose applications for a place at a tertiary institution have been declined, to contact the Central Application Clearing House (CACH) for help.

CACH is a system meant to assist individuals to access university, college and skills development opportunities following unsuccessful applications before the publication of their matric results.

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The system opened on 22 February as an online service designed and introduced by the Department of Higher Education and Training.

Nzimande said CACH was particularly useful for applicants who applied before university or college admission deadlines in 2020, and who met all the entry requirements when their matric results were released.

‘CACH is also useful for prospective students who had applied and met the entry requirement based on their Grade 11 results, but find they do not meet the entry requirements when their Grade 12 results are released.

‘It also provides referrals to career development services, funding opportunities and skills development opportunities, including artisan programmes and learnerships.

‘Institutions with skills development or study opportunities will then select potential students from the CACH database, and make direct contact with those selected,’ said Nzimande.

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