SASSA Double Payment – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed a massive relief for millions of grant beneficiaries this August 2025. In a rare and impactful move, a double payment week will begin on 25 August 2025, ensuring that two grant payouts will be deposited into bank accounts within just five days. … Read more
SASSA Payout Dates – SASSA has officially released the new payment schedule for the R350 SRD Grant, Older Persons Grant (Pension), and Disability Grant for the months of September and October 2025. This update comes as a major relief for millions of South African citizens who depend on these monthly disbursements to cover their essential … Read more
R3070 Grant Payment – South African citizens relying on government assistance have reason to pay close attention this month, as the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially released the full list of beneficiaries scheduled to receive the R3,070 grant in September 2025. This is part of the ongoing effort to support millions of … Read more
SASSA September 2025 Grant – As we enter September 2025, millions of South Africans relying on SASSA grants can finally check their updated payment schedule and new benefit amounts. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially published the grant calendar for September, including the payment dates for the Old Age Pension, Disability Grant, … Read more
Storm Surge – South Africa’s coastal regions are bracing for a potentially destructive weekend as the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) provinces face the imminent threat of a severe storm surge. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued multiple warnings, including Level 6 and Level 8 alerts, forecasting extremely high waves, coastal flooding, gale-force … Read more
Stage 4 Load Shedding – South Africans are once again bracing themselves for power cuts as Eskom reintroduces Stage 4 load shedding this week. After weeks of fluctuating electricity supply, the state-owned power utility has confirmed that higher stages of blackouts are unavoidable due to severe generation constraints and increased winter demand. For millions of … Read more
Bread and Cooking Oil Prices – South African households are bracing for yet another financial hit as the prices of two essential kitchen staples – bread and cooking oil – have surged dramatically in August 2025. This spike comes amid ongoing inflationary pressures, rising fuel costs, and disruptions in global supply chains, which are collectively … Read more
Emergency Water Plan – As Cape Town’s dam levels plummet below the critical 35% mark, the city is once again staring down the barrel of a water disaster. Echoing the 2018 crisis, officials have sounded the alarm and activated emergency protocols to conserve dwindling reserves. ‘Day Zero’ — the day when municipal water supplies could … Read more
R28 Billion Infrastructure Loan – South Africa has just secured a massive R28 billion infrastructure loan to upgrade its aging and dysfunctional public systems, with a sharp focus on Eskom’s power crisis and the long-standing collapse of rail services like PRASA. With electricity blackouts costing the economy billions and rail inefficiencies paralyzing both commuter and … Read more
Fake Government Jobs – In a concerning trend that continues to grow, thousands of South Africans are being misled by fake government job advertisements circulating widely on platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp. These job scams promise quick appointments in departments such as Home Affairs, SAPS, SASSA, and even local municipalities. The offers often come with … Read more