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Your future
starts at an
open day.
South Africa's free open-day marketplace. Browse universities, TVET colleges, nursing, aviation, culinary and more — attend virtually or physically, never miss the event that changes your life.
All 9 provinces · WhatsApp reminders · Virtual open days · QR prospectus links
Learner Hub
14,382+
Learners connected
47,000+
Reminders sent
98%
WhatsApp open rate
12+
Institution types
960+
Learners Connected
3,136+
Reminders Sent
8%
WhatsApp Open Rate
4+
Institution Types
8 steps from
sign-up to application.
From free sign-up to tracking applications and involving your parents.
Register Free
Create your account in under 2 minutes. Free forever. Upgrade to Pro (R200/year) for extra features.
Connect WhatsApp
Link your WhatsApp number to receive reminders, QR links, and career expo alerts directly on your phone.
Browse Open Days
See a personalised feed of upcoming open days across all 12 institution types. Filter by province, faculty, or event type.
Save & Get Reminded
Save events to your calendar. Get WhatsApp reminders 14 days, 7 days, 24 hours and 1 hour before each event.
Attend
Go in person or join the live virtual session from anywhere in SA. Free = viewer only. Pro = chat with admissions + recordings.
Download QR Links
Scan QR codes to download prospectuses instantly via WhatsApp — no extra data needed. Free = 4 links, Pro = 8 links.
Apply
Use your QR links to access application forms, NSFAS info, and scholarship guides. Pro users get priority application routing.
Track Applications
Pro users get a full application tracker dashboard. Log your applications and get nudges to follow up.
One platform.
Three channels.
Every channel is connected — your saves, reminders, and applications sync across all three.
Website Directory
Search, save, and bookmark open days. Access NSFAS advice, TVET guides, and printable school posters.
Browse DirectoryWhatsApp Marketplace
Reminders 14/7/24/1hr before events. QR links and career expo alerts delivered to your phone.
Connect on WhatsAppVirtual Open Day
Attend live sessions from anywhere in SA. Pro users chat with admissions officers directly.
Learn MoreEvery type of institution. One platform.
Upcoming open days
across South Africa.
Public UniversityPhysical + VirtualCape Peninsula University of Technology
Scan. Download. Apply.
Each listing comes with QR codes that link directly to what you need — no searching, no extra data.
Example University of Technology
Scan with your phone camera
Full programme guide — download instantly, no login needed
Talk directly to
the people
who matter.
Don't wait for an open day to get your questions answered. Connect directly with admissions officers, faculty heads, outreach managers, and finance staff — right now, on WhatsApp.
Admissions Officers
Ask about APS requirements, application deadlines, and late applications.
Faculty Heads
Discuss specific programmes, curriculum, career outcomes, and postgrad options.
Outreach Managers
Get help with open day logistics, virtual sessions, and school visits.
Fees & Finance
Understand tuition, payment plans, NSFAS eligibility, and bursaries.
For Parents
Parents can speak directly with administrators about fees, safety, and their child's journey.
Connect Directly on WhatsApp
Speak with your chosen institution staff directly
Choose who you'd like to speak with. Your message will be pre-filled — just tap Send on WhatsApp.
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Messages go directly to the institution's WhatsApp Business account. Response times vary. Never pay for application forms — they are always free.
What institutions
are saying.
more applications
“We reached learners in Limpopo and the Northern Cape for the first time. Virtual open days changed everything for us.”
Admissions Director
University of Technology
WhatsApp open rate
“Our email campaigns were getting 18% open rates. WhatsApp changed the game — learners actually read our messages.”
Marketing Manager
Private College
recruitment cost reduction
“One subscription replaced our print budget, school visit costs, and standalone event platform. The ROI was immediate.”
Registrar
TVET College
Free or Pro —
you're covered.
All the essentials are free forever. Upgrade for personal tracking, priority features, and 8 QR links.
Free
R0 /always
- Personalised event feed
- Save & bookmark events
- WhatsApp reminders (14/7/24/1hr)
- Virtual event attendance (viewer)
- 4 QR prospectus links
- Career expo alerts
- NSFAS & advice section
Pro
R200 /year
- Everything in Free
- 8 QR links (apply + plan fees, housing, future study)
- Chat with admissions officers live
- Event recordings access
- Priority application routing
- Application tracker dashboard
- Early event notifications
- Exclusive webinars & content
- Advanced search filters
- Buddy Link — share profile with parents via WhatsApp
- Parental approval flow for under-18 Pro membership
20 Questions to Ask at Your Next Open Day
Most learners visit open days and only ask about courses. These 20 questions — written specifically for the South African context — will help you uncover what the brochure doesn't tell you.
Showing 20 questions
Funding & Costs
3 questions
Academics & Workload
4 questions
Safety & Load Shedding
4 questions
Student Life & Logistics
4 questions
Support Systems
3 questions
Post-Graduation
2 questions
Save open days to your list
Sign up free and we'll remind you before each open day via WhatsApp — so you arrive prepared with these questions in hand.
Get Reminders FreeWe don't leave
parents behind.
Choosing a university is a family decision. Our Buddy Link lets your child share a live, read-only mirror of their profile with you via WhatsApp. No account. No login.
See saved open days
Know which institutions your child is interested in.
Track applications
Follow every application — status, deadlines, next steps.
Review financial commitments
Fees, deposits, payment terms, NSFAS eligibility — all in one.
Approve Pro for under-18s
Parents authorise R200/year with a digital consent record.
Buddy Link active
Parent has read-only access via WhatsApp
Don't miss
the open day
that shapes
your future.
Open Days Africa — Because your future shouldn't depend on spotting a poster.