Sakinah Samuels

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sakinah samuelsSakinah is Head of Content at Portal Publishing where she manages content strategy for the company websites, and is passionate about the work she does. With a passion for writing developed at a young age, she is always creating some form of written content at all points in time.

Sakinah completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of the Western Cape majoring in Psychology, English and Philosophy in 2019 and has since expanded her skill set. She also gained an SEO qualification through the Red & Yellow Creative School of Business.

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Every month, Sassa makes social grant payments to millions of people. Now that we are heading towards the end of the year, it's important for Sassa grant beneficiaries to know their grant payment dates for the end of year. 


The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has announced important updates for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college students seeking funding in 2025. These changes, particularly the elimination of walk-in applications, will impact the application process for the upcoming year.


Are you a South African citizen in need of financial assistance? The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) is now accepting applications for its various grants for the month of December 2024.


Sassa provides essential financial support to millions of vulnerable citizens, one offering is the SRD grant. SRD grant applications for December 2024 are now open.


On Wednesday afternoon, the Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, held a briefing to provide updates on developments within the sector. This comes as Grade 12 learners in the country participate in the 2024 final Matric Examinations.


The Department of Basic Education has unveiled its proposed school calendar for the 2026 school year. This school calendar outlines key dates, including school opening and closing dates, as well as holiday periods.


Once you’ve submitted your NSFAS 2025 application, checking and understanding your NSFAS application status is essential to know where you stand in the application process and what actions you may need to take. Here's what your NSFAS application status means.


Sassa grant payments have officially commenced for the month of November. Here's when you can expect to get paid, how much and where to collect your Sassa grant payment.


Unisa has recently issued a statement addressing growing concerns about exam irregularities during the current October/November exam period. The institution is taking a firm stance against any form of academic dishonesty, emphasizing the importance of fair and ethical practices.


South Africa's Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant has been a lifeline for millions of unemployed citizens. However, as the initial grant period nears its end, uncertainty looms over its potential extension.


Applications for NSFAS funding for the 2025 academic year officially opened on 20 September 2024 and will close on 15 December 2024. Here's what we know about 2025 NSFAS funding decisions.
 


The Higher Education Minister has applauded the National Treasury's new plans to build student accommodation facilities at several universities across South Africa. This move is expected to significantly address the ongoing challenge of student housing shortages in the country.


The Finance Minister has delivered good news for South African schools, with a significant budget allocation earmarked for infrastructure upgrades. This much-needed funding will be used to improve school facilities and address pressing issues, such as damage caused by recent floods.


Millions of South Africans rely on government social grants to support themselves and their families. To ensure continued access to these vital funds, grant recipients are urged to collect their new Sassa cards.


If you're interested in pursuing education at a South African university, you'll be pleased to learn that applications for the year 2025 are still open at some universities in South Africa. Here are the details we have gathered thus far.


The 2024 academic year is drawing to a close as TVET Colleges across South Africa prepare for the final stretch of the trimester and semester. Applications for the 2025 academic year are now open at TVET Colleges nationwide.


Sassa has confirmed the grant payment dates for November 2024. Here's how much Sassa grant payments will be for November 2024.


NSFAS provides comprehensive bursaries to more than one million students in South Africa. The scheme has confirmed the allowances university students will receive for November 2024.


Sassa grant recipients will be happy to know their November 2024 payments are now available. To ensure a smooth collection process, it's essential to know where to find your nearest Sassa pay point.


Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana delivered the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) to Parliament on Wednesday, detailing the country’s financial plans. Among the key announcements, he revealed an additional budgetary allocation for SRD grants.

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