Sakashi Mehta 
Fuel Price Hike June 2025 – South African motorists are facing an intense financial blow as fuel prices are set to increase significantly in June 2025. This marks one of the highest spikes in recent years, impacting both petrol and diesel prices across the country. The steep hike, which comes amid global oil market volatility … Read more
2025 Pay Hike – The South African government has officially confirmed a long-anticipated salary hike for public servants, effective from July 1, 2025. This adjustment comes as part of the government’s broader economic strategy to counter the rising cost of living and to ensure that its workforce is adequately compensated for its service and dedication. … Read more
14-Hour Load Shedding – South African citizens, particularly those in Gauteng, Northern Cape, and select other provinces, should brace for a significant disruption in daily life as a new 14-hour load shedding schedule has been released. According to recent updates from Eskom and the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), this long blackout period is … Read more
8-Hour Power Outage – Johannesburg residents are once again facing a significant power disruption as City Power has officially announced an 8-hour scheduled maintenance blackout. This power cut is set to affect 13 suburbs across the city, and it forms part of an ongoing infrastructure overhaul aimed at ensuring grid stability, improving safety, and reducing … Read more
SASSA Pensioners Document Deadline – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued a final reminder to all beneficiaries receiving the Older Persons Grant: all necessary documentation must be updated and submitted by June 10, 2025. This measure is part of the agency’s broader verification and compliance process tied to the ongoing digitization of … Read more
SRD Reverification Deadline – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued a critical reminder for all current Special Relief of Distress (SRD) grant beneficiaries to complete their Universal Basic Income (UBI) document reverification process by June 30, 2025. This move is aimed at strengthening the integrity of the grant system and ensuring that … Read more
SASSA Relief Payment – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially approved the disbursement of a combined R3,070 relief payment for qualifying citizens in June 2025. This payout includes various government-backed social grants bundled into a single total value for eligible individuals and families. It reflects SASSA’s continued efforts to provide financial stability … Read more
14-Hour Load Shedding – South Africans are set to endure another intense round of electricity blackouts this week as Eskom has officially announced the implementation of a 14-hour load shedding schedule. The power cuts are expected to hit hard across multiple regions, including Gauteng, the Northern Cape, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Eastern Cape. With aging … Read more
8-Hour Blackout – Johannesburg residents are once again bracing for a significant electricity disruption as City Power has officially confirmed that 13 major suburbs will face an extended 8-hour power outage. The outage is scheduled for June 3, 2025, and will impact some of the most densely populated and economically active regions in the city. … Read more
SASSA Pension Grant – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued an urgent update for all beneficiaries of the Older Persons Grant, commonly referred to as the SASSA pension grant. According to the latest announcement, all pensioners must submit updated documentation by June 10, 2025, to avoid grant disruptions. This verification initiative is … Read more