Sakashi Mehta

IIPSA Co-Funding – South Africa is set for a transformative rural infrastructure boom as it unlocks millions of rands through IIPSA co-funding by Q4 2025. The Investment Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility for Southern Africa (IIPSA), in partnership with local and international entities, will accelerate rural roadworks, housing developments, and utility services in key provinces by … Read more

Free Higher Education with NSFAS – The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) continues to be a vital lifeline for thousands of South African students, especially those from low-income households. With the 2025 application window open, NSFAS has reaffirmed its commitment to providing fully subsidized higher education to students whose combined household income is less … Read more

5 Business Grants – In a time when small businesses are fighting to stay afloat due to rising inflation, market competition, and limited access to capital, the South African government and affiliated agencies are stepping up with grant support that could change everything for entrepreneurs. These business grants, which are still open until November 2025, … Read more

Global EV Market – The global electric vehicle (EV) market is shifting gears fast. By 2025, it is forecasted to hit a staggering $17.4 billion, driven by rapid technological advancements, government policy support, and rising consumer demand for sustainable mobility solutions. While countries like China, the U.S., and Germany have been at the forefront of … Read more

Digital Grant System – In a groundbreaking move aimed at boosting efficiency and tackling fraud, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is officially taking the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant fully digital starting September 2025. Beneficiaries of the R370 SRD grant — which supports millions of South Africans in financial distress — … Read more

Chery Omoda C9 – Chery has made headlines once again with the official launch of the Omoda C9 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) in South Africa. Priced sharply at R999,000, the Omoda C9 PHEV aims to undercut traditional electric vehicles while delivering unmatched practicality and a pure electric range of up to 150 km. With … Read more

Old-Age Grant – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed the release of the July 2025 Old-Age Grant payment amounting to R2,315. While this is welcome news to millions of older South Africans relying on the monthly grant to meet basic needs, SASSA has issued a critical warning urging beneficiaries not to … Read more

Grant Suspension Alert – In July 2025, a startling development emerged from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) that has left many grant recipients—especially students—on edge. Over 210,000 students were flagged during a mass grant eligibility review, sparking widespread concern about potential suspensions or terminations of monthly payouts. As this news spreads, beneficiaries across … Read more

Child Support Grant – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is preparing to release the next round of Child Support Grant (CSG) payments on July 24. For millions of South African families, the R560 Child Support Grant is a lifeline, especially during times of economic stress. However, while many are preparing to receive this … Read more

Stage 2 Loadshedding – South Africans might finally catch a break from Stage 2 loadshedding this week, as Eskom has announced the anticipated return of 2,730MW of generation capacity by June 29. While this could significantly ease the pressure on the national grid and reduce the need for loadshedding, the situation comes with crucial caveats. … Read more