Key Facts
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- Field of Study
- Study Level
Eligibility Requirements
- Must reside within the Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality area
- Must have proof of acceptance at a recognised tertiary institution
- Application form must be stamped by the applicant's Ward Councillor
- Must provide the institution's fee structure and applicant's banking details
Documents Needed
- Application form stamped by Ward Councillor
- Proof of acceptance at a tertiary institution
- Institution's fee structure
- Applicant's banking details
About Ubuhlebezwe Municipality Bursary
Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality, covering the Ixopo and Highflats areas in southern KwaZulu-Natal, runs a community bursary programme to help residents of the municipal area fund tertiary study. The municipality's economy is centred on agriculture, forestry, citrus and sugar cane farming, and livestock, and the bursary is intended to build local skills capacity.
Funding Details
Based on published municipal bursary documentation, the programme contributes toward tuition fees, prescribed books, accommodation, and meals.
Where You Can Study
Open to students accepted at any recognised South African tertiary institution; no specific field of study is prescribed in the published municipal documentation.
About Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality
Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality is a local government authority in the Harry Gwala District of KwaZulu-Natal, seated in Ixopo. In May 2025 the municipality was formally renamed Johannes Phumani Phungula Local Municipality…
View full provider profile →Fields of Study & Who Can Apply
Open to students who reside within the Ubuhlebezwe municipal area and who have been accepted to study at a recognised tertiary institution.
Application Procedure
Apply directly with the provider using the official application link below, before the closing date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I submit my application?
By post to The Municipal Manager (Attention: Mr M.E. Mkhize), P.O. Box 132, Ixopo, 3276, or by hand to 29 Margaret Street, Ixopo, KwaZulu-Natal, 3276.
When does the next intake open?
As of this page's last verification (28 August 2026), Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality had not published confirmed opening or closing dates for an upcoming bursary round on its official website. Prospective applicants should contact the municipality directly on 039 834 7700 to confirm current dates.
Does the Ward Councillor stamp matter?
Yes. Published application requirements specify that the form must be stamped by the applicant's Ward Councillor before submission, in addition to proof of institutional acceptance and banking details.
