Sakashi Mehta

R750 Monthly Transport Grant – In a major development aimed at alleviating the financial burden of travel for unemployed young citizens, the South African government has officially launched the R750 Monthly Transport Grant under the “Youth Mobility Support Programme” starting 20 July 2025. This financial assistance is targeted specifically at unemployed youth between the ages … Read more

Stage 6 Blackouts – South Africans are once again bracing for a severe electricity crisis as Eskom has officially confirmed that Stage 6 loadshedding will be implemented on 24 July 2025. With blackouts lasting up to 8 hours a day, millions of homes and businesses across the country will face major disruptions. The announcement comes … Read more

R650 School Clothing Allowance – The South African government has officially activated the long-awaited R650 School Clothing Allowance for 2025. This critical support initiative aims to ease the financial burden on low-income families by providing funds for essential school uniforms, shoes, and winter gear for qualifying students. As school terms progress and winter conditions continue, … Read more

SASSA ID Suspension – Thousands of South Africans who depend on monthly SASSA grants could be at risk of losing access to their money if they fail to update their identity documents before the critical deadline of 17 July 2025. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued a nationwide alert confirming that expired … Read more

SRD Double Payment – In a surprising and welcome move, several SRD grant recipients have received double payments for July 2025. According to SASSA’s latest internal bulletin dated 28 July, certain ID numbers were approved twice for the month, resulting in a double disbursement of the R350 SRD grant. While some may see this as … Read more

TymeBank Offer – South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) beneficiaries now have an exciting opportunity to enjoy additional benefits through a special collaboration with TymeBank. In a move aimed at supporting financially vulnerable citizens, TymeBank has rolled out a limited-time offer that provides a R50 joining bonus along with free mobile data – but only … Read more

R400 Internet Subsidy – In a much-needed move to bridge the digital divide among South African youth, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has announced the return of the R400 internet subsidy for eligible students and unemployed youth. Starting from 29 July 2025, young individuals across the country will once again be able to … Read more

SASSA Bonus – In a groundbreaking announcement, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed a special double grant top-up for July 2025. Eligible beneficiaries will receive a combined payment of R4,520 and R1,980, marking it as the biggest bonus disbursement of the year. This unexpected uplift aims to provide urgent relief amid increasing … Read more

SASSA Scam – South African SASSA grant beneficiaries are once again in the crosshairs of cybercriminals, and this time TymeBank account holders are being specifically targeted. As of 27 July 2025, reports have emerged of a new phishing scam involving fake SASSA messages and fraudulent TymeBank login pages, aiming to hijack grant payments before they … Read more

Free Electricity – In a significant move aimed at easing the financial and energy burdens on South Africa’s most vulnerable communities, Eskom has launched a special SASSA-linked initiative starting from 18 July 2025. This new measure offers zero-loadshedding protection and automatic free electricity credits to registered low-income households who meet specific criteria. The program, which … Read more