Sakashi Mehta 
Face ID Update – In a major update that affects millions of South African families, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued a serious warning: if your biometric verification—particularly Face ID—is not updated, your Child Support Grant may be suspended this month. With more advanced systems being deployed to reduce fraud and ensure … Read more
Student Living Grant – The South African government has officially approved a new Student Living Grant worth R3,000 per month for eligible college students starting from January 2025. This much-needed relief aims to assist students struggling with living expenses while pursuing higher education. The grant is designed to cover basic needs such as transport, food, … Read more
Biometric Failure – For millions of South Africans relying on the SASSA grant for survival, a sudden biometric failure can spell disaster. Over the past few weeks, a wave of alerts from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has left grant recipients anxious—particularly those who experienced biometric verification issues at paypoints, ATMs, or Postbank … Read more
Loadshedding Schedule – South Africa is once again grappling with a severe power crisis as Eskom has officially released the loadshedding schedule for 15 June. Many households and businesses are bracing for up to 12 hours without electricity as the country enters another wave of planned outages. The extended power cuts are being attributed to … Read more
Rent Grant – In a crucial relief effort, the government has launched a special rent assistance grant of R7,500 for households affected by recent flood disasters. As thousands of families face displacement and structural damage to their homes, this emergency fund aims to provide immediate rental support to enable victims to find temporary shelter. With … Read more
Double Pension Grant – In recent days, news and social media have been abuzz with claims that elderly citizens will receive a double pension grant in the month of June. Many beneficiaries are hopeful, while others remain skeptical. The claim has sparked widespread discussions among pensioners, social groups, and even government departments. With rising inflation, … Read more
New Government Tech Scheme – In an ambitious push to bridge the digital divide, the government has announced a new tech empowerment scheme that promises free smartphones along with 100GB of data to eligible citizens. The announcement has taken the internet by storm, with millions rushing to check their eligibility using just their ID numbers. … Read more
Valid ID Rule – A nationwide directive has been issued warning all citizens to update and verify their identity documents before 10 August 2025, or risk being locked out of essential public and private services. From banking and voting to grant collection and healthcare, access to critical services will be denied to anyone without a … Read more
Updated Bank Details – In a critical move that could impact thousands of social grant recipients, the Department of Social Development has issued a final notice requiring all beneficiaries to update their Proof of Residence and Bank Details before 28 July 2025. Failure to comply will lead to the immediate suspension of monthly grant payments, … Read more
ID Card Renewals – As the July 31 deadline quickly approaches, millions of South Africans are being urged to renew their national ID cards or risk severe consequences. The Department of Home Affairs has issued a final notice emphasizing that failure to renew expired or damaged ID cards before this date could result in the … Read more