Sakashi Mehta 
SASSA Confirms DA Pensioners – South Africa’s senior citizens can breathe a sigh of relief as the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed June 2025 old age grant payments, which now include a total of over R4,500 plus Dearness Allowance (DA). More than 7.8 million pensioners across the country will benefit from … Read more
SASSA Document Revalidation – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially announced a critical change for all pensioners receiving social grants. Starting May 30, 2025, all SASSA pensioners will be required to revalidate their documents to continue receiving their monthly payments without interruption. This new rule is part of SASSA’s efforts to curb … Read more
Double SASSA Grants – In a significant announcement, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed double grant payments for millions of beneficiaries in June 2025. This comes as part of a special disbursement plan to provide relief to vulnerable households and streamline payment cycles. Beneficiaries of Older Persons, Disability, and Child Support Grants … Read more
SASSA Grant Confirmed – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed the disbursement of the R3,070 grant for June 2025. This announcement brings welcome relief to thousands of South Africans depending on social grants to manage daily living expenses. The payment includes adjustments and is applicable to specific qualifying categories. Here’s everything … Read more
SASSA Pension Grant Rules – From June 10, 2025, major changes are coming to the SASSA pension grant rules, directly impacting millions of senior citizens across South Africa. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced that all pension grant beneficiaries must submit fresh documentation to continue receiving their monthly payments without disruption. This … Read more
Fuel Price Hike June 2025 – South Africans are bracing for a significant spike in fuel prices starting June 2025, which is expected to be the largest increase of the year. With international oil markets fluctuating and the rand weakening against the US dollar, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has confirmed that a … Read more
SA Public Servants Salary Hike – South African public servants can expect a welcome boost in their pay from June 2025, as the government has officially approved a new salary structure. This move follows extensive negotiations between unions and the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA), aimed at addressing inflation, cost of living increases, … Read more
New SASSA Rule – Starting June 1, 2025, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has introduced a critical new rule requiring all pensioners to update their personal documentation. Failure to comply may result in the suspension of monthly pension payments. This measure is aimed at improving the accuracy of the agency’s beneficiary database and … Read more
SASSA Old Age Grant Delayed – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed an unexpected delay in the May 2025 Old Age Grant payments, leaving thousands of pensioners concerned. While the monthly disbursement is usually processed at the beginning of each month, technical and administrative issues have pushed the release further. SASSA has … Read more
Smart ID System – In a major move affecting millions of South Africans, the Department of Home Affairs has announced a sweeping overhaul of the Smart ID Card application and verification system starting June 2025. This update will impact how citizens apply, renew, and verify their Smart IDs, with stricter documentation checks and a new … Read more