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
Child Support – South Africa’s Department of Social Development has announced a major policy shift that will significantly expand the number of households eligible for the Child Support Grant (CSG). Beginning 1 September 2025, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will increase the age limit for the Child Support Grant from 18 to 25 … Read more
R3500 Jobseeker Assistance Grant – In a major relief for unemployed South Africans, especially the youth, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has launched the highly anticipated R3,500 Jobseeker Assistance Grant. Aimed at empowering individuals aged 18 to 34 who are struggling to find employment, this new grant is expected to benefit thousands across … Read more
R3000 Childcare Support – In a significant move to empower struggling families, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced the launch of a new R3,000 Childcare Support Grant, specifically aimed at low-income mothers across the country. Starting from 15 August 2025, eligible caregivers will be able to apply for this one-time assistance designed … Read more