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:

 

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) plays a vital role in supporting South African students' access to higher education by providing financial assistance. This article explains how university students can expect to receive their NSFAS allowances in February 2025.

NSFAS provides crucial accommodation allowances to South African students, enabling them to live near their universities and colleges. However, a significant R44 million debt owed to landlords by NSFAS threatens to disrupt the start of the 2025 academic year.

NSFAS is offering a final chance for TVET College students to apply for funding in 2025. This crucial financial assistance can cover tuition fees, accommodation, and other essential expenses, making higher education more accessible to deserving students.

Aspiring teachers in South Africa, the Funza Lushaka Bursary is your chance to turn your passion for education into a fulfilling career as it offers financial assistance to cover your studies, allowing you to focus on becoming a skilled educator. 2025 applications for the Funza Lushaka Bursary are closing soon.

Thousands of students in South Africa dreamed of pursuing higher education in 2025, but unfortunately, many were left without a university or TVET college placement. If you're one of them, don't despair! The Central Application Clearing House (CACH) is here to assist you in finding the perfect academic fit.

With registration periods for universities and TVET Colleges approaching, it’s important for students to understand the key details about NSFAS funding for 2025. From covering registration fees to new accommodation options, here’s everything you need to know about securing financial support through NSFAS.

Dreaming of pursuing higher education at a prestigious South African university? Some universities in South Africa are still taking applications for the 2025 academic year.

For the class of 2024, the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) has released the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results. Applications for IEB matric exam re-marks are now available.

With an impressive pass rate of 87.3%, the highest in recent years, the Matric Class of 2024 has set a new benchmark for academic excellence. However, for those who may not be satisfied with their results or want to explore ways to improve, there are several options available, including re-marks, re-checks, and rewrites. 

The matric results for the Class of 2024 have been released, and the achievements are truly noteworthy. With an impressive pass rate of 87.3%, this year’s matriculants have surpassed expectations, showing a significant improvement over 2023's results.

The highly anticipated announcement of the 2024 Matric results has arrived. On Monday evening, the Minister of Basic Education revealed the impressive performance of the latest class of South African matriculants.

The matric results for the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) Class of 2024 are out, marking a significant milestone for thousands of learners across South Africa. With an impressive pass rate of 98.47%, this year’s results highlight the dedication and perseverance of the 16,304 candidates who participated in the exams.

Are you considering studying further? Unisa, the country's largest university, has officially opened its late application period for the 2025 academic year.

Whether you’re starting your studies or continuing your academic journey, NSFAS provides financial support to cover tuition fees and essential student allowances. For 2025, NSFAS has made applications available specifically for TVET College students.

In 2024, over 830,000 candidates across the country sat for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, with their results now approved by Umalusi, the nation’s education quality assurance body. Matric results will soon be released.

Thousands of TVET College students have been approved for NSFAS funding in 2025. Here's details about their January 2025 allowances payments. 

Millions of South African students rely on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to pursue their higher education dreams. If you're one of them, you're likely wondering how NSFAS allowances will be disbursed in 2025.

As the new academic year approaches, concerns remain about NSFAS's ability to effectively support students in 2025. However, there's positive news for students with provisionally funded NSFAS status.

NSFAS has confirmed that over 900 000 applications were received for the 2025 academic year. The application period recently closed, leaving many prospective students eagerly awaiting the outcome of their applications.

The application window for NSFAS funding in 2025 has now closed. However, many prospective students still need to submit the necessary documents to complete their applications.


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