Attend Open Days
From Anywhere
in SA.
Live Zoom sessions, moderated Q&A, polls, breakout rooms — all accessible via a WhatsApp link. No app download. Works on mobile. Zoom link delivered to your WhatsApp 1 hour before.
Attend open days at 284+ SA institutions. Virtually. From Namibia, Eswatini, Botswana, and beyond.
How Learners Join
a Virtual Open Day.
From WhatsApp to Zoom in 3 steps. No email. No app download. No friction.
Save the Event on WhatsApp
Message opendays.co.za on WhatsApp. Search for a virtual open day and reply SAVE. Your spot is confirmed.
Reply ZOOM at any time to get the link early.
Receive Zoom Link via WhatsApp
One hour before the session starts, you receive a WhatsApp message with the Zoom link, meeting ID, and passcode.
Also sent 24 hours before as a reminder.
Tap to Join on Zoom
Tap the link in WhatsApp. Zoom opens on your phone or laptop. You're in the session — live with admissions officers.
Works on any device. Mobile-friendly.
WhatsApp Message (1hr before)
Zoom Session (live)
Prof. Sarah Jacobs
Admissions Officer
Thabo N.
Ayanda D.
Lerato M.
What Happens
Inside the Session.
Try the interactive features below — this is exactly what learners experience during a live virtual open day.
Prof. Sarah Jacobs
UCT Admissions Officer
UCT – Faculty of Health Sciences Open Day
Saturday, 12 April 2026 · 09:00 – 12:00
Ask a Question
Live Poll
Which programme are you most interested in?
Raise Your Hand
Ask your question live via audio or video. The host will unmute you when it's your turn.
Breakout Rooms
Join a faculty-specific room for a small-group chat with an admissions officer.
Attendees
847 onlineThabo N.
Gauteng
Ayanda D.
KZN
Lerato M.
Free State
Sipho K.
Limpopo
Nomsa P.
Eastern Cape
+ 842 more attendees
More Virtual Open Days
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School of Engineering
Sat 19 Apr 2026 · 10:00 – 13:00
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Fri 25 Apr 2026 · 14:00 – 16:00
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Faculty of AgriSciences
Sat 3 May 2026 · 09:00 – 11:00
Everything Learners Get.
A full open day experience — from your bedroom, school library, or anywhere with internet.
Live Streaming
Zoom or Teams embed. Up to 10,000 concurrent viewers. Fully branded.
Moderated Q&A
Learners submit questions. Admissions officers work through the queue live.
Live Polls
Real-time polls during sessions. See faculty interest in seconds.
Breakout Rooms
Faculty-specific rooms for small-group conversations with admissions.
Raise Hand
Learners raise hand to ask via video or audio. Fully moderated.
Evergreen Webinars
Pre-record once. Replay automatically on schedule. Learners think it's live.
Attendance Analytics
Who attended, for how long, what they asked. Full post-event report.
WhatsApp Integration
Zoom links sent via WhatsApp 1hr before. Reminders automated.
SADC Learners —
you're welcome here.
Attend open days at 284+ South African institutions — virtually, from anywhere in the SADC region. No travel. No visa needed to explore. Just a WhatsApp link and a Zoom session.
Learners joining from
Namibia
UNAM, IUM, NUST alternatives
Eswatini
SA universities widely accepted
Botswana
Strong SA study corridor
Zimbabwe
Large SA student community
Lesotho
Bordering SA — easy access
Mozambique
Growing SA enrolment
Zambia
SA top destination choice
Malawi
SA scholarships available
Tanzania
Virtual access opens doors
No travel required
Attend open days at UCT, Wits, UP, UKZN and 280+ more — from your home country.
WhatsApp-first access
No app download, no email account needed. Just WhatsApp — works on any phone.
International applications welcome
Most SA institutions accept SADC learners. Use open days to ask about international fees, bursaries, and requirements.
Same time zone, same sessions
SADC countries share similar time zones with SA — no awkward early-morning sessions.
284+
SA institutions onboarding
9
SADC countries welcome
100%
Virtual — no travel
Free
For all learners
Common questions from SADC learners
Do SA universities accept SADC qualifications?
Are there bursaries for international students?
What are the international student fees?
Can I apply with a Zimbabwean/Namibian certificate?
Is there student accommodation for SADC students?
Ask these live during any virtual open day session.
Ready to attend?
WhatsApp us from anywhere in SADC. We'll send you upcoming virtual open days and your Zoom link.
WhatsApp Us — Get StartedFree · Works from any country · Any phone
Join your first virtual open day.
Save a virtual open day on WhatsApp. Get the Zoom link automatically. Attend from anywhere in South Africa.