NSFAS Allowance – The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has confirmed that the R5,200 monthly student allowance for August 2025 will be released on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. This announcement comes as a relief for thousands of students across South Africa who depend on the allowance for essential expenses such as accommodation, food, transport, and … Read more
Disability Grant – For millions of South Africans, the disability grant is a vital source of income that supports individuals who are unable to work due to physical or mental disabilities. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that the next disability grant payment of R2,315 is scheduled for Thursday, 4 September 2025. This … Read more
Foster Child Grant – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that eligible recipients of the Foster Child Grant will receive their August 2025 payment of R1,250 on Sunday, August 17, 2025. This announcement brings much relief to thousands of foster families who depend on the grant to provide for the needs of children … Read more
SRD R370 Final Payout Window – With the final payout window for the July SRD R370 grant officially closing on August 16, thousands of South Africans are racing against time to secure their overdue payments. If you’ve been waiting for your July payment and haven’t seen the amount in your account yet, you still have … Read more
18-Hour Water Outage – Johannesburg residents are once again bracing for a major water supply disruption, as the City of Johannesburg has announced an 18-hour planned water outage affecting large parts of the inner city. The interruption, scheduled for maintenance and infrastructure upgrades, is expected to leave thousands without water from 6:00 AM to midnight … Read more
Free Transport Vouchers – South African schoolchildren have been granted a timely opportunity to ease their daily commute through the Free Transport Vouchers worth R870. As education costs continue to rise, this initiative comes as a major relief for families battling transportation challenges, especially in rural and underserved regions. The government’s decision to reintroduce and … Read more
NSFAS Virtual Wallets – The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is taking a bold digital leap with its latest announcement—physical NSFAS bank cards will be replaced with fully integrated Virtual Wallets starting in 2026. This initiative aims to streamline disbursements, enhance security, and modernize the way students access their allowances. The transition begins with … Read more
Free Water Policy – In a move that has stirred public concern, the South African government is reportedly considering ending its long-standing Free Basic Water (FBW) policy by September. This policy, which has provided low-income households with a minimum amount of free water every month, has been a critical lifeline for millions of financially vulnerable … Read more
New R45 Withdrawal Fee Rule – In the last few weeks, thousands of SASSA beneficiaries across South Africa have reported issues when trying to withdraw their grant money at ATMs. From error messages to declined transactions, many are frustrated and anxious—especially those relying on this money to cover basic needs. While most assumed it was … Read more
Durban Supermarket Fire Incident – A fire that broke out at a popular supermarket in Durban has once again spotlighted South Africa’s ongoing load shedding crisis. According to early reports, the fire, which erupted on Monday evening, may have been caused by an electrical fault linked to power fluctuations following a load shedding schedule. Eyewitnesses … Read more