South Africa

New SRD Payment Rules – In a shocking update for millions of South Africans, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released new payment rules for the August 2025 cycle of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant. These new guidelines directly affect eligibility, processing timelines, and biometric verification procedures, and failure to comply … Read more

SASSA August 2025 Payment Dates – In a major update for millions of South Africans, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially released the grant payment dates for August 2025. This month, the payment system brings an added layer of security through the rollout of a new biometric verification system designed to prevent … Read more

Eskom Stage 6 Load Shedding – As South Africa enters another challenging month of power instability, a leaked Eskom document has revealed the detailed Stage 6 load shedding schedule for August 2025. This alarming schedule indicates that households across the country could face up to 10 hours of daily electricity cuts, a reality that’s reigniting … Read more

Dam Levels Drop – Cape Town, once celebrated for overcoming the 2018 Day Zero scare, now finds itself on the edge of another water catastrophe. With dam levels plummeting to a dangerous 34.8% as of August 2025, the Western Cape government has sounded an emergency “Day Zero” warning. This development comes amid a broader national … Read more

SRD R370 Grant Payout – In a significant relief for millions of unemployed and financially struggling South Africans, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed that the next round of SRD R370 grant payouts will begin on August 15, 2025. The SRD (Social Relief of Distress) grant, which was initially introduced during … Read more

Prepaid Meter – South Africans using prepaid electricity meters are facing an urgent deadline. From September 1, 2025, Eskom will begin enforcing a critical nationwide upgrade to prepaid meters through its Token Identifier (TID) rollover program. If you don’t upgrade your meter or recharge it with the correct token before this date, your meter may … Read more

NSFAS WhatsApp Hack – In a month marked by financial uncertainty, a game-changing development is taking South African student circles by storm. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), which has often come under scrutiny for delayed payments and blocked allowances, is now at the center of a trending digital solution. A “WhatsApp Hack” has … Read more

Stage 6 Load Shedding – South Africa is once again on the brink of a severe power crisis, as Eskom confirms the return of Stage 6 Load Shedding starting August 9, 2025. With the national electricity grid nearing collapse due to multiple unit breakdowns and insufficient emergency reserves, the country is bracing for extended power … Read more

SASSA Grants Suspended – Over 12,000 SASSA beneficiaries have recently faced a sudden suspension of their grants ahead of the crucial August 10 disbursement deadline. This unexpected move comes after intensified income verification procedures flagged thousands of accounts for exceeding the threshold income level. Many South Africans who depend on SASSA grants for survival are … Read more

New Divorce Law – In a groundbreaking move, South Africa’s updated Divorce Law has introduced a new clause that allows recently divorced or separated students to apply for additional financial assistance under the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). This change, effective August 2025, is being hailed as a critical lifeline for thousands of students … Read more