Sakashi Mehta 
New SA ID Card – In a major update that will affect millions of South Africans, the Department of Home Affairs has issued a strict deadline: all citizens must possess the new Smart ID Card by July 15, 2025 to continue accessing essential services like banking, SASSA grants, and government aid. Failure to meet this … Read more
SASSA Child Support Grant – In a major relief to millions of low-income households, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed an increase in the Child Support Grant from R530 to R570 starting July 5, 2025. This update was published in the latest Government Gazette, bringing much-needed financial assistance to families struggling … Read more
R10 Electricity Voucher – In a much-needed relief for millions of South Africans, the government has confirmed the return of the R10 electricity voucher for SASSA beneficiaries starting July 2025. This initiative aims to support low-income households amidst the ongoing economic struggles and persistent load shedding challenges. The Department of Social Development, in collaboration with … Read more
Load Shedding Stage 8 – South Africans are once again bracing for extreme power outages, as Eskom has officially confirmed the return of Stage 8 Load Shedding starting in early July 2025. With the national grid under intense pressure due to cold weather demand, insufficient generation capacity, and ongoing maintenance challenges, this highest stage of … Read more
SASSA Grants Doubled – In a surprising development that could bring immense financial relief to millions of South Africans, the government is reportedly considering a major increase in SASSA grant payouts starting August 2025. If approved, the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant will rise from R350 to R700, while the Old Age Pension could … Read more
SASSA Grant Suspension – In a major development that could disrupt the lives of millions, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued a warning that over 2 million beneficiaries may face grant suspensions starting July 2025 due to mismatches in their registered residential addresses. As part of the government’s latest verification drive, the … Read more
SASSA July 2025 Payment Dates – In a significant update, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced changes to the payment schedule for various grants in July 2025. These changes affect recipients of the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, Old Age Pension, and Disability Grants. Beneficiaries are urged to pay close … Read more
SRD Grant Payment – Starting July 2025, major changes are coming to the SRD R350 grant distribution system. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that all SRD payments will now be processed exclusively through Postbank accounts. This means beneficiaries will no longer receive their grants via CashSend or through retail stores like … Read more
Free School Uniforms and Meals – The government of South Africa has announced an exciting new initiative to provide free school uniforms and meals to learners in Grades R–12, effective from July 2025. This announcement has sparked excitement across various regions, particularly in Limpopo, Eastern Cape (EC), and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), where the program will be … Read more
SASSA July 2025 Status – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced a major update for millions of SRD R350 grant recipients. After weeks of technical delays and complaints, the online status check tool using ID numbers is now fully functional again for July 2025. This comes as a massive relief to those … Read more