R560 Child Support Grant – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued an urgent warning to all caregivers and parents who receive the R560 Child Support Grant: failure to submit required verification documents by 12 July 2025 could result in the suspension or withholding of your monthly payout. As millions of South African … Read more
Prepaid Tariff – Starting 10 July 2025, Eskom has implemented a significant price hike in prepaid electricity tariffs, with rates now crossing the R3 per unit mark in some provinces. This steep increase comes as part of the utility’s broader tariff adjustment strategy approved by NERSA (National Energy Regulator of South Africa), affecting both urban … Read more
Municipal Hikes Slash – As the calendar flipped to July 2025, thousands of low-income South African families woke up to a harsh financial reality—steep municipal rate increases have kicked in across several provinces, cutting deep into already strained SASSA budgets. For many relying on monthly SRD, Disability, or Child Support grants, the sudden R300–R500 monthly … Read more
SASSA Old-Age Grant – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed that beneficiaries of the Old-Age Grant will receive a monthly payment of R2330 starting from 2 July 2025. This increase is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to provide financial support to senior citizens, many of whom rely heavily on this … Read more
Care Dependency Grant – South Africa’s Care Dependency Grant, a vital support lifeline for parents and caregivers of severely disabled children, has officially reached R2,315 per month as of 10 July 2025. This increase brings much-needed relief to thousands of families across the country. However, a wave of payment delays and grant suspensions has been … Read more
SASSA SRD Grant – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that the Special Relief of Distress (SRD) grant will remain at R370 for July 2025, dashing hopes of a long-awaited increase. Despite widespread speculation during the 2025 Budget Speech and mounting public pressure, no adjustments were announced. Millions of unemployed South Africans … Read more
Eastern Cape Flood – The Eastern Cape is reeling from one of the most catastrophic natural disasters in recent memory. As of June 30, 2025, devastating floods have claimed at least 101 lives, displaced thousands, and caused over R4 billion in infrastructure and property damage. Entire communities remain submerged, bridges have collapsed, and roads have … Read more
60-Hour Power Cuts – South Africa is once again plunged into uncertainty as Eskom’s controversial new coal shutdown plan comes into effect, triggering nationwide fury and fears of prolonged blackouts. Beginning July 3, millions of South Africans are bracing for up to 60 hours of power cuts every month, adding to the already strained electricity … Read more
BYDs R499000 Electric SUV – The electric vehicle (EV) revolution has officially landed in South Africa, and BYD is leading the charge. With the arrival of its R499,000 electric SUV, South Africans now have access to one of the most affordable, high-performance EVs ever launched in the country. Backed by major expansion plans, including 100 … Read more
10-Hour Blackouts – South Africa is once again plunged into darkness as Eskom reintroduces Stage 6 load shedding starting July 3, 2025. Citizens are being warned to brace for up to 10 hours of power outages per day, a harsh repeat of the power crisis that crippled the country in previous years. This move comes … Read more