New NSFAS Rule – In a landmark update announced in August 2025, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has rolled out a new rule that directly impacts divorced students pursuing higher education in South Africa. This change is designed to provide tailored financial assistance to individuals whose marital status may have previously disqualified them … Read more
Stage 6 Load Shedding – In a dramatic escalation of South Africa’s ongoing power crisis, Eskom has issued a critical Stage 6 load shedding warning for August 2025. The warning comes amid deepening concerns over the utility’s limited generating capacity, aging infrastructure, and maintenance backlogs. With winter demand peaking and no immediate reserve capacity available, … Read more
KwaZulu-Natal Storm – In a devastating turn of events, the province of KwaZulu-Natal has been struck by a severe storm that has wreaked havoc on critical infrastructure—most notably, the destruction of major water pipelines. As a result, thousands of households across the region are now without access to clean and safe drinking water. The storm, … Read more
Solar Energy Grant – The South African government has officially relaunched its Solar Energy Grant in August 2025, offering an opportunity for thousands of households to save up to R8,000 on new rooftop solar installations. This move comes as part of the broader national plan to tackle the ongoing energy crisis, reduce reliance on Eskom’s … Read more
SRD R370 – As the final SRD R370 payment wave for August 2025 begins this week, millions of South Africans are checking their phones and bank accounts, waiting for that one crucial SMS or deposit. With delays reported in previous months and frustrations growing among grant beneficiaries, the pressure is now higher than ever to … Read more
Eastern Cape Residents – The Eastern Cape has been rocked by a growing water crisis, as residents across multiple towns have reported brown, foul-smelling tap water pouring from their faucets. What began as isolated complaints has now turned into full-blown community protests, with people taking to the streets demanding answers and immediate action from their … Read more
R1250 Foster Child Grant – In a major relief for foster parents and caregivers across South Africa, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially approved the disbursement of the R1,250 Foster Child Grant for August 2025. This grant is specifically aimed at helping families who have taken the responsibility of raising children that … Read more
R560 Child Grant – Starting from August 5, 2025, SASSA (South African Social Security Agency) has announced a crucial new update for all R560 Child Grant beneficiaries: SMS alerts will be sent to registered mobile numbers to verify payment eligibility, confirm account details, and prevent fraud. Missing this SMS could lead to a temporary hold … Read more
Prepaid Meter – South African households and businesses using prepaid electricity meters are facing a significant change starting September 2025. As part of a nationwide Token Identifier (TID) rollover process, all prepaid meters must be updated to a new billing system. This transformation is crucial because, after a certain date in 2025, older prepaid meters … Read more
30% U.S. Tariff – South Africa is bracing for a major economic blow as the United States announces a steep 30% tariff on key South African exports, effective from August 7, 2025. The tariff, which targets the automotive, steel, and agricultural sectors, is expected to put more than 100,000 local jobs at immediate risk, according … Read more