Sakashi Mehta 
SASSA Old Age Grant – The SASSA Old Age Grant, a lifeline for millions of elderly South Africans, is now at risk for thousands of beneficiaries. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued a nationwide alert urging all senior citizens receiving the grant to update their personal documentation before May 30, 2025. Failure … Read more
New UBIG Grant – In a major social policy shift, the South African government has announced the replacement of the SRD (Social Relief of Distress) Grant with the more permanent and inclusive Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) starting from May 30, 2025. This new grant marks a bold step toward long-term poverty alleviation and income … Read more
Universal Basic Income Grant – A major change in South Africa’s social relief framework has been confirmed: the Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) has officially been discontinued from May 15, 2025. The decision, made by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and the Department of Social Development, is part of a broader shift toward … Read more
SASSA Grants Delayed – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has recently announced a crucial update that has caused a wave of concern across the country—grant payments have been delayed from May 30, 2025, due to a newly enforced identity verification requirement. The decision affects millions of South Africans, particularly senior citizens relying on … Read more
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