Sakashi Mehta 
Bank Charges Spike – South African bank customers are bracing for a significant fee hike beginning August 2025. A R45 monthly increase in service charges has been confirmed by several major financial institutions, impacting millions of account holders nationwide. This hike comes as part of a broader restructuring of banking fees, which include increases in … Read more
SASSA Grants Increase – Starting August 2025, millions of South Africans depending on SASSA grants can breathe a sigh of relief. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially announced new, increased rates for various social grants, including the Old Age Pension and Disability Grant. This adjustment comes amid rising inflation, cost of living … Read more
School Term Rescheduled – The Department of Basic Education has officially announced a major rescheduling of the South African school term, with the new starting date now set for 8 August 2025. This unexpected shift has raised concern and curiosity among students, parents, and educators alike. Originally scheduled to begin in late July, the term … Read more
SASSA August 2025 Payment Dates – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially released the August 2025 grant payment schedule, and there are some surprising updates that every beneficiary must be aware of. With changes in payout methods, revised grant amounts, and fresh rules affecting millions, this month’s update is more than just … Read more
R370 SRD Grant – South Africa’s Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant continues to be a lifeline for millions of citizens facing financial hardships. With the July 2025 payments for the R370 SRD Grant now officially rolling out, many beneficiaries are eager to confirm when and how they’ll receive their funds. The South African Social … Read more
New SASSA Grant Schedule – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially released the new grant payment schedule covering the months of August, September, and October 2025. Alongside the updated payment dates, several important changes in documentation requirements, grant review processes, and payment channels have been announced. This latest update is set to … Read more
SASSA Reviews – As South Africa enters the final quarter of 2025, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is initiating a massive review process starting in October. This routine yet critical audit will determine the future eligibility of millions of beneficiaries receiving grants such as the SRD R370, Older Person’s Grant, Disability Grant, Child … Read more
SASSA Details – South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) beneficiaries are being urged to act quickly as a critical update deadline approaches. If your personal or banking details are not updated by 5 August 2025, you may risk losing access to your future grant payments, including the R350 SRD, child support, pension, and disability grants. … Read more
SASSA R350 Grant Status – The SASSA R350 grant has been a vital support lifeline for millions of unemployed South Africans since its launch during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2025, this grant continues to offer temporary financial relief, especially for individuals who are still jobless and not receiving other forms of income or social assistance. … Read more
SASSA Documents – In a major update from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), beneficiaries have been warned that failure to submit specific required documents in 2025 could result in the permanent suspension or cancellation of their social grants. This urgent notice affects millions of South Africans relying on SASSA for survival, including recipients … Read more