Author: Makhosazane Jiyane
Makhosazane Jiyane
As an SEO Content Editor with a background in journalism and digital media, I’m passionate about creating high-quality, engaging, and informative content that resonates with audiences and ranks well on search engines. With extensive experience in SEO content optimisation, website management, and digital publishing, I ensure each article is accurate, well-researched, and tailored to our readers’ needs.At Status Check, I oversee content creation and editorial direction, providing valuable resources for South Africans seeking career opportunities, education updates, government grants, NSFAS funding, and career development insights.My role goes beyond editing—I collaborate closely with writers, researchers, and digital strategists to ensure our content remains relevant, reliable, and impactful. Whether simplifying complex government policies, offering job-seeking advice, or optimising content for greater reach, I am committed to delivering information that empowers and informs our audience.I believe in the power of storytelling, data-driven insights, and digital innovation to reshape how information is shared and consumed. Through my work, I aim to make a meaningful impact—one article at a time."**
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Learn how to complete the UNISA compulsory Academic Integrity Course, designed to uphold the highest academic standards of honesty, fairness, and responsibility.
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Are you unable to visit a SASSA or Postbank office to switch your card? Now, you can request a Home Visit Programme and have your card switched without leaving your home!
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URGENT NOTICE: SASSA Gold Cards will stop working on March 20, 2025! All social grant beneficiaries must complete the SASSA Gold Card Replacement process to continue receiving their grants without disruption. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and Postbank held a media briefing to provide updates on the SASSA Gold Card Replacement process. Postbank CEO Nikki Mbengashe and SASSA Acting CEO Themba Matlou assured beneficiaries that social grant payments will not be interrupted, even for those who have not yet received their new Postbank Black Card. 📌 Missed the briefing? Watch it here: 1. SASSA Gold Card Replacement…