Chery Omoda C9 – Chery has made headlines once again with the official launch of the Omoda C9 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) in South Africa. Priced sharply at R999,000, the Omoda C9 PHEV aims to undercut traditional electric vehicles while delivering unmatched practicality and a pure electric range of up to 150 km. With … Read more
Old-Age Grant – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed the release of the July 2025 Old-Age Grant payment amounting to R2,315. While this is welcome news to millions of older South Africans relying on the monthly grant to meet basic needs, SASSA has issued a critical warning urging beneficiaries not to … Read more
Grant Suspension Alert – In July 2025, a startling development emerged from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) that has left many grant recipients—especially students—on edge. Over 210,000 students were flagged during a mass grant eligibility review, sparking widespread concern about potential suspensions or terminations of monthly payouts. As this news spreads, beneficiaries across … Read more
Child Support Grant – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is preparing to release the next round of Child Support Grant (CSG) payments on July 24. For millions of South African families, the R560 Child Support Grant is a lifeline, especially during times of economic stress. However, while many are preparing to receive this … Read more
Stage 2 Loadshedding – South Africans might finally catch a break from Stage 2 loadshedding this week, as Eskom has announced the anticipated return of 2,730MW of generation capacity by June 29. While this could significantly ease the pressure on the national grid and reduce the need for loadshedding, the situation comes with crucial caveats. … Read more
Biometric ID Rollout – South Africa’s R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant has become both a lifeline and a loophole. For millions of struggling citizens, it offers vital monthly support. But for fraudsters, it has turned into a goldmine — with fake identities, duplicate applications, and ghost beneficiaries bleeding the system dry. To combat … Read more
Free Cybersecurity Workshops – In an increasingly digital world, where financial assistance like the R370 SASSA grant is distributed electronically, cyber threats are more real than ever. As the South African government continues to support millions of students through social grants, digital scammers are finding clever ways to exploit the system. In response, a new … Read more
Eskom Loadshedding Limit – For more than a decade, South Africans have lived with the frustrating and disruptive reality of loadshedding. The rotating power cuts have affected homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses—crippling the economy and causing deep social dissatisfaction. But on July 18, 2025, a potential breakthrough looms: Eskom, South Africa’s embattled state-owned power utility, … Read more
Ford PHEV Ranger – After years of power insecurity, rising tariffs, and rolling blackouts, South Africans appear to be taking electricity matters into their own hands. By mid-2025, privately installed rooftop solar systems across the country have collectively reached an installed capacity of 4.4GW — a figure that signals a significant shift in the nation’s … Read more
Solar Energy Atlantis – In August 2025, the city of Atlantis in the Western Cape made history by launching an 8MW solar battery storage system – a breakthrough development with the potential to dramatically improve water infrastructure resilience across South Africa. This move could not have come at a more crucial time. With recent water … Read more