Sakinah Samuels

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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.

Connect with Sakinah on LinkedIn.

Articles by Sakinah:

 

Are you passionate about understanding human behavior in the workplace and want to make a career out of it? Studying Industrial Psychology can open many doors, but financial barriers can sometimes hold you back.

Submitting your NSFAS 2026 application is a crucial step towards securing financial aid for your studies. This guide will help you understand your NSFAS application status.

Thousands students submit NSFAS applications every year hoping to receive financial aid to further their studies. One NSFAS status seen is 'Application in Progress' and here's what that means.

Thousands of students apply for NSFAS annually. Some of these students may have a partial bursary.

Have you received a 'Duplicate' status on your NSFAS application? Let's break down what this means and how to address it to secure your much-needed student funding.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has opened 2025 applications for semester 2 studies. TVET College students who need funding for their studies should apply as soon as possible.

A finance bursary is a type of financial aid that is specifically awarded to students pursuing studies in finance or related fields. Here are the various finance bursaries available.

South Africa is home to a variety of scholarships designed to help students pursue higher education and achieve their academic dreams. In this article, we explore the 10 most popular scholarships offered in South Africa that can help you.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) helps students from low-income households access higher education by covering tuition and other study-related costs. However, students have wondered whether NSFAS will fund their second undergraduate qualifications.

If you're funded by NSFAS and considering changing your qualification, you might be wondering how it will impact your financial aid. Here's what you need to know about how switching courses or institutions can affect your NSFAS loan.

The digital age is here to stay, and with it comes an ever-increasing demand for skilled professionals in Information Technology (IT) and Computer Science. Pursuing a career in IT or Computer Science can be expensive, but fortunately, there are numerous bursary opportunities available to assist deserving students.

Thousands of South African university students rely on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for crucial financial support. If you're one of them, you're likely wondering about the NSFAS allowances for April 2025. 

NSFAS loans, designed to support South African students, accrue interest. This guide breaks down how NSFAS loan interest works, clarifying the requirements and providing essential information for borrowers.

Thousands of TVET students will receive NSFAS funding in 2025. This is how their April allowances will be paid.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) supports over a million South African students with funding, including crucial monthly allowances. This article outlines how these allowances will be disbursed in April 2025.

Thousands of South African university students rely on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for crucial financial support. If you're one of them, you're likely wondering about the NSFAS allowances for March 2025. 

Did your NSFAS application get rejected, or was your funding withdrawn? You have the right to appeal! Once you've submitted your appeal to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), knowing how to check your appeal status is essential. 

The Finance Minister announced an additional R1.8 billion in funding for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). This increased allocation will provide vital support to students attending Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges and universities across the nation, ensuring greater access to tertiary education.

Higher Education Minister, Nobuhle Nkabane, has issued a strong warning to the newly appointed National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) board. The minister emphasized the urgent need for the board to collaborate and implement sweeping changes to address the "culture" within the government bursary scheme, signaling a push for significant reform and improved accountability.

Planning to study in South Africa in 2026? Good news! Applications for the 2026 academic year are now open at numerous universities across the country.


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