Sakashi Mehta 
SRD Reverification Deadline – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued a critical reminder for all current Special Relief of Distress (SRD) grant beneficiaries to complete their Universal Basic Income (UBI) document reverification process by June 30, 2025. This move is aimed at strengthening the integrity of the grant system and ensuring that … Read more
SASSA Relief Payment – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially approved the disbursement of a combined R3,070 relief payment for qualifying citizens in June 2025. This payout includes various government-backed social grants bundled into a single total value for eligible individuals and families. It reflects SASSA’s continued efforts to provide financial stability … Read more
14-Hour Load Shedding – South Africans are set to endure another intense round of electricity blackouts this week as Eskom has officially announced the implementation of a 14-hour load shedding schedule. The power cuts are expected to hit hard across multiple regions, including Gauteng, the Northern Cape, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Eastern Cape. With aging … Read more
8-Hour Blackout – Johannesburg residents are once again bracing for a significant electricity disruption as City Power has officially confirmed that 13 major suburbs will face an extended 8-hour power outage. The outage is scheduled for June 3, 2025, and will impact some of the most densely populated and economically active regions in the city. … Read more
SASSA Pension Grant – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued an urgent update for all beneficiaries of the Older Persons Grant, commonly referred to as the SASSA pension grant. According to the latest announcement, all pensioners must submit updated documentation by June 10, 2025, to avoid grant disruptions. This verification initiative is … Read more
SASSA SRD Reverification – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued an important notice to all current beneficiaries of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. In line with a new verification model under the Universal Basic Income (UBI) approach, SASSA is requesting all existing SRD recipients to complete a mandatory reverification process … Read more
June 2025 SASSA Grant – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed that select individuals will receive a total grant amount of up to R3,070 in June 2025. This announcement comes amid economic challenges affecting low-income households, unemployed citizens, and vulnerable groups. With inflation and the cost of basic goods on the … Read more
SASSA Pension Plus DA – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially announced a significant increase in the monthly old-age pension for 2025. More than 7.8 million senior citizens will now receive a base monthly pension of R4,500, along with an additional Dearness Allowance (DA) to help them manage inflation and the increasing … Read more
14-Hour Power Outage – Eskom has officially confirmed a massive 14-hour power outage that will sweep across all provinces, affecting both urban and rural areas from Gauteng to the Northern Cape. This blackout, set to begin over the upcoming weekend, has been categorized as a strategic emergency load shedding initiative to protect the fragile national … Read more
Severe Storm Alert – A major weather alert has been issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), warning residents of Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), and the Eastern Cape to brace for severe storms starting May 2025 and lasting through early June. The warning comes as the region faces extreme atmospheric conditions, including heavy rainfall, gale-force winds, … Read more