The decision for funding by NSFAS is such an important part of the higher education access for thousands of South African students. And with costs of the universities and TVET colleges still increasing, knowing a swift and certain way to keep tabs on your application can go a long way towards smooth sailing in the … Read more
The children of South African families will keep a close eye on SASSA as plans are underway to introduce a new benefit of R3,000 for child care to commence on 8 January 2026. This is designed to mitigate the increasing financial burden faced by parents and caregivers as they juggle work, child care bills, and … Read more
The South Africa Social Security Agency has assured South Africans that the approved grant beneficiaries will receive R2,315 payment in January 2026. This rule will bring so much necessary certainty to millions of South Africans who rely on social grants for managing essential living costs such as food, travel, and health at the beginning of … Read more
The kickoff of a new year spells out widespread conjecture about the January 2026 SASSA Bonus payment amongst social grant beneficiaries. This has sparked a range of questions and hopes among millions of reliant South Africans. Knowing what this bonus is and how it could help or affect the normal grants would only aid in … Read more
Significant increases in social grants payments for the year 2026 have been officially signed by the South African Social Security Agency, aiming to introduce financial help to the millions of beneficiaries throughout the republic. The adjustment pertains to key grants relied upon by the elderly, children, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups. The increase … Read more
The R2310 Old Age Grant December 2025 helps old-aged people who are less fortunate across South Africa; this monthly payment helps senior citizens to meet the burden to enjoy the festive season in celebration, for it’s during this time when expenses go up. The December installment was part of an extension of helping social grants … Read more
South African drivers may have to face significant moves to overhaul present road safety any time soon as new changes come to reality during 2026. This move is strongly associated with the need for lesser accidents, improving driver responsibility, and ensuring greater enforcement. Most significantly, in this case, the zero alcohol limit to be imposed … Read more
in January 2026, some major traffic law changes are expected to be implemented in South Africa to decrease accident rates and fatalities. The fundamental themes of these changes are stringent enforcement against speeding, severe fines, and harsher penalties for repeat offenders. The aim here is to inculcate righteousness while driving and to instill, most importantly, … Read more
South Africa will majorly change its retirement age and pension rules in 2026, a move that is part of a series of reforms aimed at making the national pension system more sustainable in the long term. Updates like these can affect a large number of people: those of retirement age, those who still need to … Read more
SASSA has confirmed the payment schedule for the Child Support Grant for January 2026 and has released details on who can qualify. This information is invaluable to the millions of households that earn their bread sandwiched between many months on these grants. The Child Support Grant is the grant for a caregiver to invest in … Read more