Sakinah Samuels
Sakinah 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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Articles by Sakinah:
Sassa grant recipients will be happy to know their July 2025 payments will be available early in the month. To ensure a smooth collection process, it's essential to know where to find your nearest Sassa pay point.
Sassa provides crucial support to vulnerable citizens through its SRD grant but not all applications are successful. If your SRD grant application for May 2025 was rejected, you might be wondering why.
Financially vulnerable individuals are encouraged to apply for Sassa grants to access support in June 2025. Once an application is submitted, applicants can perform a Sassa status check to confirm their eligibility for payment.
Applications to study short courses at Unisa in the 2025 academic year are closing soon. This presents an exciting opportunity for individuals seeking to enhance their skills, explore new fields of knowledge, and boost their career prospects.
Millions of people are set to receive Sassa grant payments in April. With a Sassa grant increase being implemented on 1 April, beneficiaries can expect a boost to their Sassa grant payments.
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will continue funding thousands of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College students in 2025. The scheme has confirmed the updated allowance amounts for April 2025.
Acting Minister of Social Development Pemmy Majodina has announced proposed changes to the regulations under Section 13 of the Social Assistance Act. These amendments will significantly impact the millions of vulnerable individuals and families across South Africa who depend on the crucial Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant for essential support.
With the new academic year underway, thousands of students across South Africa are eager for updates on their NSFAS allowance payments for April 2025. Following the recent increase in NSFAS funding, understanding how allowances will be processed is essential.
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has announced new regulations impacting accommodation providers for students receiving NSFAS bursaries and loans. These new steps aim to improve the standard and suitability of student accommodation across South Africa.
While nearly 100 000 students enrolled at South Africa’s largest university have already received their NSFAS allowances for March 2025, approximately 80 000 students are still awaiting these payments. Unisa has officially announced the final payment date for March allowances.
With thousands more beneficiaries needing to have their Sassa gold cards replaced, it has now been announced that they will be extending the deadline for Sassa gold card swaps. They have also announced how Sassa payments of grants to beneficiaries that have not yet switched their card to black cards will work.
For South African university students receiving NSFAS funding, understanding the allowance payment process is crucial. This article provides key information about NSFAS payments for April 2025.
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) provides crucial financial relief to millions of unemployed South Africans through the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. Here's how to find your SRD grant payment date for March 2025.
The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant remains a critical lifeline for millions of unemployed South Africans. Many beneficiaries have been uncertain about whether they need to reapply for the grant in April 2025.
Millions of people have been approved for SRD grant payments in March 2025. Here's where they can collect their March SRD grant payment.
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funds thousands of students around South Africa. This article outlines how NSFAS will disburse allowances to thousands of TVET College students in April 2025.
The SRD grant, valued at R370 per month, remains a critical lifeline for unemployed South Africans. As March SRD payments approach, beneficiaries are encouraged to stay informed and access their grants through the most convenient channels.
Over a million South African students rely on NSFAS funding which includes essential NSFAS allowances that cover living expenses. If you're a NSFAS-funded student, you're likely wondering how your April 2025 allowances will be disbursed.
Sassa provides financial assistance to vulnerable South Africans through various grants, including the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. This article outlines the SRD grant payment amounts for April 2025.
NSFAS not only provides bursaries to students, but loans as well. Out of the thousands of NSFAS loan applications received, only a tiny fraction, a mere 2%, have been granted funding.
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