Sakashi Mehta 
Disability Grant Rule – In a significant move aimed at improving efficiency and targeting the right beneficiaries, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has introduced new guidelines for the Disability Grant, effective from May 30, 2025. This grant is a vital source of support for thousands of South Africans living with disabilities, providing monthly … Read more
Elderly Support Grant – In a major step toward strengthening South Africa’s social protection network, the government has announced the launch of a brand-new R1,370 Elderly Support Grant, beginning in April 2025. This initiative is tailored to help senior citizens who do not qualify for the existing Old Age Grant, or whose financial situation still … Read more
New UBIG Grant – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially declared the termination of the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant, which had served as a lifeline for millions of unemployed citizens since 2020. Starting from May 30, 2025, the government will roll out the Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) – … Read more
Traffic Law Overhaul – Starting May 25, 2025, South Africa has rolled out one of its most significant traffic law reforms in decades. The updated AARTO (Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences) Act brings with it sweeping changes aimed at curbing road violations and improving overall traffic safety across the country. The centrepiece of this … Read more
Drivers Licence in 2025 – If you’re planning to apply for a driver’s licence in South Africa in 2025, be prepared for major changes. The Department of Transport is implementing a sweeping set of reforms to the learner’s and driver’s licence application process. These new regulations aim to digitise the entire system, eliminate fraudulent activity, … Read more
SA Highest Petrol Prices – South Africans are set to feel the burn at the pump as June 2025 brings what experts are calling the most severe fuel price hike in recent memory. Petrol and diesel prices are projected to hit record levels, driven by a volatile blend of global oil market disruptions, local economic … Read more
SASSA Double Grant Payment – South Africa’s social grant beneficiaries are being urged to stay alert as a dangerous rumour spreads across social media claiming that the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will issue double grant payments in June 2025. This viral misinformation has caused widespread confusion, especially among vulnerable groups such as pensioners, … Read more
SASSA Rule Change in 2025 – South Africa’s most vulnerable citizens, elderly pensioners, people with disabilities, and child support caregivers, are facing a major change in how they receive their monthly social grants from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). In a bold move to tighten its system and prevent fraudulent claims, SASSA has … Read more
New Drivers Licence Rules – In a major step towards modernization, the South African government has rolled out a series of sweeping changes to the national driver’s licence system starting in 2025. These new rules, spearheaded by the Department of Transport, are designed to increase road safety, prevent corruption, and simplify administrative processes. Whether you’re … Read more
South Africa Water Control Law – South Africa is officially in a water crisis, and the government is taking drastic steps to preserve the country’s limited water resources. On June 1, 2025, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) rolled out a new Water Control Law that affects households, farmers, municipalities, and industries. This law … Read more