Sakashi Mehta 
June 2025 SASSA Payment – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially published the full June 2025 grant payment schedule, providing clarity to the millions of South Africans who rely on this vital financial support. Whether you are receiving the Older Person’s Grant, Disability Grant, Child Support Grant, or the SRD R370 Grant, … Read more
SASSA Two Benefit Increases – In a move set to transform the lives of millions of financially vulnerable South Africans, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced a significant increase in social grant payments for 2025. For the first time in recent history, the government will implement not one, but two increases within a … Read more
June 2025 Load Shedding – Eskom has officially declared Stage 6 load shedding for June 2025, triggering daily power outages of up to 14 hours in several parts of the country. The move comes amid critical energy shortages, worsened by ongoing maintenance delays, breakdowns of generation units, and an increase in winter electricity demand. This … Read more
Fuel Price Drop Confirmed – South Africans can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) officially announces a significant drop in fuel prices for June 2025. This welcome change comes after months of fluctuating petrol and diesel costs, offering much-needed financial relief to consumers, businesses, and transport … Read more
Nationwide 14-Hour Power Cuts – South Africans across all provinces are set to endure a wave of intensified power outages this winter as Eskom officially confirms a nationwide load shedding schedule of up to 14 hours per day for June 2025. The announcement has sparked major concern among households, business owners, schools, and hospitals, many … Read more
SASSA Makes UBIG Official – In a monumental shift in South Africa’s social welfare strategy, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed the Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) as the long-term successor to the now-phased-out Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. This transition, effective from June 30, 2025, aims to provide stable … Read more
AARTO Rule Update – From June 5, 2025, South African motorists will be subjected to a comprehensive change in how traffic violations are handled. The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) system is set to be rolled out nationwide, bringing with it a stricter, more automated approach to traffic law enforcement. This includes the … Read more
Petrol and Diesel Prices Drops – In a significant and long-awaited move, the South African government has officially confirmed that petrol and diesel prices will be reduced starting from June 2025. The announcement brings substantial relief to millions of motorists, taxi operators, and freight businesses grappling with rising fuel expenses over the past year. The … Read more
New SASSA Rules – The South African government has announced a major transition in the country’s social welfare system by confirming that the Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) will officially replace the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant from June 30, 2025. This announcement has generated both hope and questions among millions of citizens who … Read more
SASSA Ends SRD Grant – South Africa’s social assistance landscape is undergoing a major transformation in 2025. The government has officially confirmed that the long-standing Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant, introduced as a temporary pandemic measure, will be discontinued and replaced by the Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG). The shift is part of a … Read more