South Africa Social Security Agency has confirmed that Foster Child Grant will be credited with effect from January 15, 2026, bringing timely relief to foster carers and caregivers across the country. The monthly amount of R1,250 per child still stands, thus maintaining continuity in assistance to help families come through the start of a new … Read more
Students who are beneficiaries of NSFAS in South Africa are called upon to go to check on their payment standing almost immediately as there have been reports of delays in the disbursement of the R5,200 living allowance for this year. Now that the academic year is running, well-nigh every, if not all, learners are in … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency had set another support programme in place, with a provision of electricity credit valued at R500 to all qualifying beneficiaries on 05 January 2026 that will aid a household on low income to deal effectively with high electricity prices and give a transient fillip to utility expenses. This is … Read more
South Africa will likely feature significant increments for two key grant amounts, R4190 and R4610, for a second time in December 2026. This change comes as the government tries to shield vulnerable households from the kinds of increased costs resulting from the cost of living. In this regard, there are high expectations among dear beneficiaries … Read more
The SASSA Care Dependency Grant serves as a crucial financial crutch without which, families hoping to survive the added costs of harsh physical or mental handicaps, should see the essential parental support crumbling. And it is this very sort of child and family condition that only the 2025 Care Dependency Grant’s structure espouses. Purpose of … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has given the January 2026 hearing for the Old Age Grant. To ensure that senior citizens are provided with continued financial support, some beneficiaries are to be eligible for an increased amount. The grant continues to be the lifeline for senior citizens and might be only of a … Read more
South African motorists are set to face major changes as new driving licence rules officially come into effect from January 2026. The updated regulations aim to improve road safety, reduce fraud, and ensure that drivers remain medically and legally fit to operate vehicles. Why the Government Is Changing Licence Rules The Department of Transport has … Read more
South African weather authorities have issued a severe thunderstorm alert for Gauteng and several northern provinces this week. Residents are advised to remain cautious as unstable weather conditions are expected to intensify over the coming days. Areas Likely to Be Affected Gauteng is expected to experience the strongest impact, along with parts of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, … Read more
The SASSA festive payout calendar is confirmed for 2025 by giving a brief of relief of relief for the numerous benefit holders in South Africa. Scheduled for the early December grant payments, the households can start planning better for their festive season expenses, travels or other needs. This early payment arrangement during one of the … Read more
2026 will be the overhauling of all the many, many social support systems of South Africa ever known since some social grants were to be increased by the government. These measures are intended to help the livelihoods of the vulnerable and the rising cost of living and ensure that those surviving on social assistance enjoy … Read more