Melissa-Seané Sathekge


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Melissa-Seané is a part-time writer at Portal Publishing. She is dedicated to creating true and accurate content that could be of help to the public. She finds enormous delight in being able to provide others knowledge that even slightly improves their lives.

Melissa-Seané is currently a student completing her Bachelor of Social Science Degree at IIE MSA in Johannesburg. Because this degree requires extensive time management, organisation, and concept integration, she has been able to hone her research and writing skills.

Melissa's Articles:


The Hisense-Northlink Technical Academy at Northlink TVET College's Belhar Campus has been officially launched, and has the aim of providing students and young people with practical, industry-relevant training in appliance repair and maintenance.  


A new Renewable Energy Training Centre at Ingwe TVET College is set to help equip young people with the skills needed to participate in South Africa’s growing green economy.


Universities and colleges across South Africa could soon have dedicated Comfort Rooms where students can access confidential, stigma-free support for challenges including gender-based violence (GBV), mental health concerns, HIV and other psychosocial difficulties.


The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) has closed all campuses and ordered the evacuation of its residences following an arson attack and escalating violent protests. Students have been protesting a new R7,000 registration fee. 


Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has identified student accommodation as an area requiring urgent intervention following an investigation into alleged maladministration at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

 


Distance-study university UNISA has opened their application period for the 2027 academic year. We have all the details. 


There was good news for 141 CPUT students this week as they were able to graduate after their student debt was cleared with a BankSeta initiative. 


Speaking at the official launch of TVET Month 2026, the Higher Education and Training Minister has called  for TVET Colleges to become 'Institutions of Choice' as the modern economy becomes more focused on technology and green skills. 


StatsSA has released the latest unemployment rates, and it's not good news for young people, where the number of people looking for work continues to rise. 


The Services Seta has launched their PowerX² programe at the Mahikeng Hotel School. The initiative aims to offer 20,000 internships to unemployed graduates in South Africa. 


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Social grant beneficiaries who are still using South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Gold Cards have been urged to switch to the new Postbank Black Cards before the deadline.

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Applying for your Smart ID Card has gotten even easier as you can now apply online via e-Home Affairs. Here is how to apply, upload documents and pay for your application all from the comfort of your own home.


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