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You must choose a minimum of 7 (seven) subjects at the end of Grade 9 of which, 4 (four) are compulsory and 3 (three) are your own choice, called elective subjects.

There are hundreds and hundreds of careers that you can do without Mathematics.

The changing world of work

So when choosing where to study, make sure that you choose the field that best suits your interests, but ensure that the training institution is accredited with the right professional body and has recognition within the industry you are going to work in. Make sure that the university or college where you choose to study is accredited and that the qualification you are studying is also accredited.

A parent should definitely be involved in a child’s career choice but should stop short on making the “final” decision on their behalf.  The reason for this is that career decision-making is not a singular event which starts when a person leaves school. It is a process, part of which is discovering more about who I am, and what I want to do with my life one day. By involving yourself in small ways you can help your children during each step along the way.

Rather be safe than sorry and apply to study even if you are not sure what you want to do with your life. At least you will get the student the student card and you can reapply later using the same student number you were given. Apply on time and dont miss the deadline. You can change you mind later but you won't get in if you miss the application deadline. Top universities receive more applications than they can accept.