Sakashi Mehta

Free Smartphones & 5GB Data – In a landmark digital inclusion initiative, the South African government has announced that starting 1 September 2025, over 300,000 low-income households will receive free smartphones bundled with 5GB monthly data. This programme aims to empower marginalized families with better access to essential services, online education, government portals, and job … Read more

R600 Monthly Electricity Relief – In a major relief for millions of South Africans, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that a monthly electricity relief of R600 will be provided to all qualifying grant beneficiaries. This benefit will be available until December 2025 and aims to ease the burden of rising electricity … Read more

SASSA Grants Suspension – South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued an urgent nationwide alert regarding potential disruptions in September 2025 grant payments. According to internal estimates, nearly 4.2 million beneficiaries are at risk of temporary suspension or permanent cancellation of their social grants due to unresolved errors in ID documents and residential address … Read more

R350 SRD Grant – In a significant relief move, the South African government has officially extended the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant until December 2025. Originally launched to assist unemployed citizens during the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the SRD grant has since become a lifeline for millions. This extension not only … Read more

SASSA Payment Dates – As South Africans continue to face economic pressure due to rising inflation and unemployment, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially released the updated grant payment schedule for September 2025. This announcement is especially crucial for millions of vulnerable citizens who depend on these monthly grants for their survival. … Read more

R45 Monthly Fee Hike – From 1 August 2025, millions of South Africans will be hit with an unexpected financial pinch as several major banks roll out a R45 increase in monthly account fees. This banking fee adjustment has sparked widespread concern among account holders already grappling with inflation, rising fuel prices, and electricity tariffs. … Read more

SASSA Pensions – Starting 5 August 2025, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is implementing a major update that affects all pensioners across the country. Going forward, every senior citizen who receives an old age pension or any form of SASSA grant will be required to link their payments to the updated Department of … Read more

SASSA Grants Suspended – South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued an urgent notice for all grant beneficiaries – thousands of SASSA grants will be suspended from 27 July 2025 if pending documents are not submitted in time. Beneficiaries who fail to update their records within the next 3 days risk losing their social … Read more

SASSA R9200 Payment – In a significant update for millions of South African beneficiaries, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed the rollout of a special R9,200 grant distribution. This amount will be delivered in two separate payments starting from 26 July 2025. The double payout covers outstanding dues and a forward-dated top-up … Read more

R3000 Monthly Boost – In a significant move to uplift vulnerable South Africans, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed a R3,000 monthly boost for pensioners and qualifying families, starting 6 August 2025. This decision, approved at the highest level, is part of the government’s renewed commitment to social welfare expansion, aimed … Read more