NSFAS Appeals Portal – Thousands of South African students who rely on NSFAS funding are once again facing frustration and uncertainty as the official NSFAS appeals portal has crashed—leaving applicants unable to submit urgent appeal forms before upcoming deadlines. With only weeks left to finalize 2025 funding appeals, the malfunction has sparked outrage on social … Read more
R560 Child Grant Payment – If your R560 SASSA Child Support Grant hasn’t arrived yet, you are not alone. Thousands of beneficiaries across South Africa are still waiting for their July and early August payments to reflect in their bank accounts. While some payments have been processed smoothly, a significant number of recipients using banks … Read more
Child Grant Payment – If your SASSA child support grant hasn’t reflected in your Capitec or TymeBank account this August, you’re not alone. Thousands of South African parents are facing payment delays or complete failures due to technical glitches and verification mismatches. As the issue intensifies, SASSA has issued urgent instructions for affected beneficiaries to … Read more
Fake SASSA Agents Scam – Over the past few weeks, hundreds of vulnerable South Africans relying on SASSA grants have reported being targeted by fraudsters pretending to be official agents. These fake SASSA representatives are scamming grant recipients by demanding a “registration fee” or “processing charge” for grant approvals, particularly under the SRD and Older … Read more
Prepaid Electricity – Thousands of prepaid electricity users across South Africa have reported meter lockouts and credit issues in recent weeks, raising serious concerns as the much-publicised Token Identifier (TID) rollover deadline approaches. Eskom and local municipalities had earlier confirmed a major system upgrade for prepaid electricity meters, with a September 2024 deadline for users … Read more
NSFAS Beneficiaries Blocked – In a shocking turn of events, thousands of students across South Africa are still blocked from receiving NSFAS funding, even as the academic year progresses. Many of these students have completed their registrations, submitted necessary documents, and even received provisional approval — only to be left in limbo due to unexplained … Read more
Eskom Load Plan – South Africans may once again be plunged into deep darkness as fresh reports point to Eskom’s Stage 6 load shedding being quietly targeted during night hours. According to leaked internal planning documents reviewed by energy insiders, Eskom’s latest strategy is designed to concentrate severe cuts during peak residential electricity use—mainly between … Read more
Load Shedding Stage 4 – In another frustrating blow to South Africans already grappling with persistent blackouts, Eskom has officially extended Stage 4 load shedding until Friday, August 9. This announcement, made late Tuesday evening, comes amid ongoing strain on the national grid due to multiple breakdowns and delayed repairs at key power stations. Eskom’s … Read more
SASSA Child Grant SMS – Many South African parents woke up on August 5 expecting the usual SASSA Child Support Grant of R560, but to their surprise, the SMS notification didn’t arrive — and neither did the money. The absence of this crucial support caused frustration and confusion, especially among low-income households who rely heavily … Read more
Petrol Price – As of early August 2025, motorists across Gauteng are once again feeling the pinch as petrol prices climb to an alarming R25.40 per litre. This sharp increase comes at a time when household expenses are already under pressure from rising electricity costs, grocery inflation, and high interest rates. With no immediate relief … Read more