Ragheema Mclean


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Ragheema is an intern writer at Portal Publishing where she writes for The Careers Portal. She has studied journalism at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology.

Ragheema is a Storyteller and News junkie. Her love and passion for writing and broadcasting started at a young age but when she's not writing news stories or working on her personal blog you'll find her in the kitchen, cooking or baking up a storm!

Ragheema's Articles:


Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande insists the National Student Financial Aid Scheme is not in crisis despite the many challenges it experiences. The bursary scheme has received tons of backlash from students and stakeholders for funding failures. 


TVET College students listen up! If you are yet to submit an application for the NSFAS Trimester 3 funding cycle, you have a very limited amount of time to do so. Apply now to avoid disappointment.


There has been a growing appeal for the integration of sports into the educational curriculum in South Africa. Advocates argue that this move would not only promote physical fitness but it’s also integral for development in the country.


Thousands of Sassa grant beneficiaries were left disappointed earlier this month after they were unable to collect their Sassa grant payments. It’s now the middle of September and some beneficiaries are unfortunately still unable to access their funds.


More than a million students receive funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). However the scheme recently initiated a remedial process where students found to have been funded based on incorrect information are defunded instantly.


Ekurhuleni West TVET College wants to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to excel in their chosen fields. If you plan on enrolling at the college, you should know what courses they have to offer.


Following months of stakeholder and public feedback meetings on the coming Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill, the Department of Basic Education has opted to remove a few clauses from the proposed bill.


Earlier this month, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) was grilled in Parliament by the Portfolio Committee for Higher Education over several challenges and issues the scheme has been battling with.


Applications for South Africa's largest university is now open, and thousands of students are expected to apply. The institution has encouraged all prospective masters and doctoral students to submit their applications before the closing date.


The Gauteng Department of Education received a staggering 700 000 admission applications through its online admissions system. The department is currently in the process of placing learners for next year.






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Post-Matric Options

 

We helped you with past papers for your matric exams, so hopefully you are happy with your Matric results. So now you are faced with a lot of post-matric options that can shape your future paths. You might want to study law, teaching, or nursing. Of course studying is expensive so we have helpful advice about student loans, NSFAS bursaries, Fundi loans, ISFAP, and lots of other funding options.

These options range from pursuing higher education at universities , TVET Colleges or  private colleges, finding student accommodation, entering vocational training programs (like Learnerships and internships), joining the workforce, or even starting your own business. There are so many choices but we are here to help.

 


 

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Millions of people received Sassa grant payments this month. However, many beneficiaries did not receive their payments and need to take action to get their grants.

Applicants whose SRD grant applications were declined due to incorrect personal details, such as names or surnames, can request an update to their information to ensure eligibility for the October 2025 payment cycle.

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