Sakashi Mehta

R288 Million Relief Package – The Eastern Cape province of South Africa is facing one of its deadliest natural disasters in recent years. Torrential rains and flash floods have claimed at least 103 lives, left more than 6,000 people homeless, and caused widespread destruction across multiple communities. The tragic event, which unfolded over several days … Read more

South Africa Infrastructure – For decades, South Africans have endured erratic power supply and unreliable train services, with promises of reform often falling flat. But now, the government has secured a staggering R28 billion funding package aimed at tackling both crises simultaneously. The question remains—will this massive injection of funds finally bring lasting change to … Read more

R370 Grant – If you’re still waiting for your July R370 SRD payment, you’re not alone. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed that the final disbursement of the R370 grant for July will be made this week. But here’s where it gets interesting—some beneficiaries are receiving their payments days before others. … Read more

Eastern Cape Floods – In the wake of one of the deadliest natural disasters to hit South Africa in recent years, the Eastern Cape floods have left the nation mourning. A total of 103 lives have been lost as heavy rains and overflowing rivers swept through communities, destroying homes, livelihoods, and infrastructure. The devastation has … Read more

R8070 Rule – In a recent announcement that has left many South African families worried, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed a major policy shift starting from August 2025. Families with a total monthly household income exceeding R8,070 could lose access to their SASSA Social Grants – including the Child Support Grant, … Read more

Cape Town Water Pipes – Cape Town is once again on edge as residents report widespread water pipe collapses across the city, triggering fears of another “Day Zero” water crisis. In areas like Claremont, Mitchells Plain, and Bellville, families are waking up to dry taps, muddy streets, and broken promises from local authorities. While the … Read more

SASSA Payment – In South Africa, millions of citizens rely on SASSA (South African Social Security Agency) grants for survival — whether it’s the SRD R370 grant, the Older Person’s Grant, the Disability Grant, or the Child Support Grant. But lately, thousands have been left shocked as their monthly SASSA payment suddenly didn’t arrive — … Read more

New Divorce Law – The South African government has introduced a major legal change that could shake the foundations of many marriages—especially for those without a prenuptial agreement. From August 2025, a new divorce law will automatically entitle a spouse to 50% of property acquired during the marriage, including the house, even if there was … Read more

SASSA Foster Child Grant – In a major relief to thousands of South African guardians, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially increased the Foster Child Grant amount to R1,250 per child. The revised grant is set to be disbursed starting August 2025 to all approved foster guardians across the country. This announcement … Read more

Load Shedding – South Africans are once again facing the looming threat of power outages as load shedding warnings resurface for August 2025. After months of relative stability in the national power grid, energy experts and Eskom officials have started to caution citizens about potential electricity supply disruptions due to rising winter demand, maintenance challenges, … Read more