Sakashi Mehta

Electricity Lifeline Tariff – In a drastic move that is set to affect millions of low-income households, the South African government has officially removed the Electricity Lifeline Tariff from 10 July 2025. This special subsidized tariff was previously offered to indigent households using limited electricity, ensuring affordability for the poorest communities. However, the recent announcement … Read more

Municipal Increases – The start of July 2025 has brought a heavy blow to millions of South Africans relying on SASSA grants, as municipal service charges for electricity, water, sanitation, and waste removal have surged by more than R700 monthly for average households. With the standard Older Persons and Disability Grant remaining stagnant at R2330, … Read more

Electricity and Water Bills Hiked – From 10 July 2025, South Africans are facing a steep 18% increase in both electricity and water bills — a move that is already sending shockwaves across households nationwide. The hike, implemented by several municipalities in line with revised tariff structures, comes at a time when citizens are already … Read more

Proof of Life – In a critical update for South Africa’s elderly population, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued a firm reminder to all pension beneficiaries: failure to submit the required Proof of Life documentation by the set deadline may lead to the suspension of the monthly R2330 Older Persons Grant starting … Read more

War Veterans – South African war veterans have received a major update ahead of the July 2025 grant cycle. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed that eligible War Veterans will receive their monthly grant of R2,335 on 12 July 2025. This announcement follows a series of delays and uncertainties that had … Read more

Joburg Municipal Bills Spike – In a move that has left many Johannesburg residents deeply concerned, the City of Johannesburg has officially implemented widespread municipal tariff increases across electricity, water, and waste services from 10 July 2025. This comes amid already challenging economic conditions and will significantly affect the monthly budgets of thousands of households, … Read more

R2315 Disability Grant – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued an urgent notice to all disability grant beneficiaries, reminding them that failure to submit the required reassessment documentation by 12 July 2025 will result in the suspension or complete loss of their R2315 monthly grant. This announcement has sent shockwaves through thousands … Read more

Petrol Prices Surge – As South Africans wake up to yet another economic blow, the price of petrol has surged significantly from 11 July 2025. Motorists across the country are now paying over R25 per litre, with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) officially confirming the steep hike late last week. The increase, … Read more

Tshwane and Joburg Electricity – As of 10 July 2025, electricity consumers in both Tshwane and Johannesburg are facing a significant increase in their monthly electricity expenses. The latest tariff hikes have pushed electricity costs to over R2.85 per unit, affecting both prepaid and conventional postpaid users. With the increase now in effect, many households … Read more

Water Bills – Cape Town residents are bracing for yet another financial blow as a steep 15% increase in water tariffs officially comes into effect from 10 July 2025. The City of Cape Town announced the hike as part of its new municipal budget for the 2025/26 financial year, citing rising operational costs, aging infrastructure, … Read more