3-Month Grant Schedule – South Africa’s most vulnerable citizens have received a crucial update from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). On 23 July 2025, SASSA released a full three-month schedule detailing grant payment dates, new disbursement rules, and important deadlines for the months of August, September, and October 2025. This includes the R350 … Read more
One Grant Rule – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced a strict new rule that comes into effect from 15 August 2025, sparking panic across thousands of South African households. According to the updated directive, only one social grant per household will be allowed, and any violation could result in hefty penalties … Read more
SASSA Payment Calendar – In a welcome move for millions of grant beneficiaries across South Africa, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially released the full payment calendar for August and September 2025. The update not only confirms early deposit dates for various grants but also brings news of bonus payouts for certain … Read more
GEPF Raises Age Limit – In a landmark change to South Africa’s public sector retirement landscape, the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) has officially raised the retirement age for public servants from 65 to 67. This adjustment, set to take effect from 1 September 2025, is expected to impact over 45,000 employees currently nearing retirement … Read more
New School Term Dates – As South African families prepared for the July holidays, a last-minute announcement by the Department of Basic Education has taken parents and learners by surprise. The official July holiday schedule has been reshuffled, with schools across all provinces now set to reopen on 8 August 2025 instead of the earlier … Read more
Proof of Life – For thousands of senior citizens in South Africa who rely on SASSA grants to survive each month, a crucial change has just been announced. If you don’t act in time, your income could be terminated. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has introduced a new requirement for all elderly grant … Read more
R500 Transport Vouchers – In a significant move to support unemployed youth and low-income individuals, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced a new transport voucher scheme worth R500 aimed specifically at students and job seekers. This initiative, which comes as a welcome relief amid rising transport costs, is designed to help eligible … Read more
R400 Free Water Vouchers – In a major relief initiative aimed at improving rural livelihoods, the South African government has officially approved a new monthly water voucher programme valued at R400. This benefit, exclusively available to SASSA beneficiaries in rural areas, is set to begin on 12 September 2025, and aims to ease the growing … Read more
SASSA Pension and Disability Grant – In a welcome move to support vulnerable citizens, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced early double payments for both pensioners and disability grant recipients. This shift, effective from September 2025, will help households plan better for the upcoming financial month. According to the official update, qualifying … Read more
One Account Rule – Starting 22 August 2025, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will implement a major rule change affecting millions of grant recipients. The new policy will limit each household to just one SASSA-linked bank account for all social grants, regardless of the number of eligible members living under the same roof. … Read more