Sakashi Mehta 
14-Hour Power Outage – South Africa is once again plunged into extended darkness as Eskom rolls out a 14-hour load shedding plan across multiple provinces. The state-owned power utility has confirmed that the outages are necessary due to severe capacity constraints and escalating demand across the grid. From households to businesses, the prolonged power cuts … Read more
Senior Grant Recipients – In 2025, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is rolling out a new verification process aimed at all Old Age Grant recipients. This development is part of the agency’s enhanced security protocol to ensure that grants are only issued to eligible senior citizens and that fraudulent claims are significantly reduced. … Read more
Full Eskom Outage Plan – In a dramatic escalation of South Africa’s ongoing power crisis, Eskom has announced a 14-hour planned blackout across three major provinces: Northern Cape, North West, and Eastern Cape. This unprecedented move, effective from May 20, 2025, is part of Eskom’s high-alert strategy to manage critical pressure on the national grid … Read more
SASSA Old Age Grant – The SASSA Old Age Grant, a lifeline for millions of elderly South Africans, is now at risk for thousands of beneficiaries. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued a nationwide alert urging all senior citizens receiving the grant to update their personal documentation before May 30, 2025. Failure … Read more
New UBIG Grant – In a major social policy shift, the South African government has announced the replacement of the SRD (Social Relief of Distress) Grant with the more permanent and inclusive Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) starting from May 30, 2025. This new grant marks a bold step toward long-term poverty alleviation and income … Read more
Universal Basic Income Grant – A major change in South Africa’s social relief framework has been confirmed: the Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) has officially been discontinued from May 15, 2025. The decision, made by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and the Department of Social Development, is part of a broader shift toward … Read more
SASSA Grants Delayed – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has recently announced a crucial update that has caused a wave of concern across the country—grant payments have been delayed from May 30, 2025, due to a newly enforced identity verification requirement. The decision affects millions of South Africans, particularly senior citizens relying on … Read more
Disability Grant Rule – In a significant move aimed at improving efficiency and targeting the right beneficiaries, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has introduced new guidelines for the Disability Grant, effective from May 30, 2025. This grant is a vital source of support for thousands of South Africans living with disabilities, providing monthly … Read more
Elderly Support Grant – In a major step toward strengthening South Africa’s social protection network, the government has announced the launch of a brand-new R1,370 Elderly Support Grant, beginning in April 2025. This initiative is tailored to help senior citizens who do not qualify for the existing Old Age Grant, or whose financial situation still … Read more
New UBIG Grant – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially declared the termination of the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant, which had served as a lifeline for millions of unemployed citizens since 2020. Starting from May 30, 2025, the government will roll out the Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) – … Read more