South Africa

SASSA August 2025 – South Africans receiving the R370 SRD, Older Persons, and Disability grants can breathe easier as August 2025 payments continue to reflect across bank accounts and retail partners in phased batches. If you’ve already been paid this month, now is the perfect time to prepare for September by double-checking your preferred payment … Read more

South Africa Electricity Law – Electricity rules in South Africa are being tightened in 2025 to protect consumers, improve supply, and speed up the shift to cleaner generation. For households, the biggest changes revolve around clearer billing, stricter meter standards, and more transparent load-shedding communications from municipalities and Eskom. You can expect plainer tariffs, itemised … Read more

GEPF retirement age – South Africa’s Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) has confirmed that the official retirement age for public servants will be lifted to 67, a move aimed at strengthening long-term pension sustainability and retaining scarce skills across the state. The change affects educators, healthcare workers, the police, correctional services, administrative staff, and other … Read more

NSFAS August 2025 – The NSFAS August 2025 allowance is set to be paid out on the 19th of August, providing much-needed financial support to thousands of eligible students across South Africa. This month, the payout amount has been increased to R5,200, reflecting the government’s effort to assist students with rising education and living costs. … Read more

Weather Warning – A powerful cold front is set to sweep across parts of South Africa this weekend, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures, bouts of heavy rain, and strong winds along exposed coasts and mountain passes. Forecasters warn that the system will move in from the southwest, with showers spreading inland as the day … Read more

SASSA Payout Dates – South Africa’s grant community enters August 2025 with clarity after SASSA confirmed the month’s payout sequence and flagged several eligibility updates now being enforced across Older Persons, Disability, Child Support, Foster Care and SRD (R370) grants. The confirmation means beneficiaries can plan transport, groceries and medical purchases around their expected pay … Read more

Full Payment Breakdown – South Africa’s August 2025 social grant cycle brings welcome clarity for seniors as SASSA confirms the Older Persons Grant at R2,315 for qualifying beneficiaries, with a slightly higher amount paid to those aged 75 and above. This month’s update emphasizes predictable payment sequencing, stronger identity safeguards, and a cleaner process for … Read more

 Tax-Free SASSA Grants – Calls for South Africa’s social grants to be made explicitly tax-free are growing louder as households battle stubborn food inflation, high transport costs, and rising debt repayments. Advocacy groups argue that every rand of a SASSA grant—whether the Older Persons, Disability, Child Support, Foster Care, or SRD—should reach beneficiaries without any … Read more

R2315 SASSA Grant – The R2,315 SASSA Grant for August 2025 has been confirmed, with a complete provincial payout schedule now available. Beneficiaries across South Africa are eagerly awaiting their payments, which are scheduled to take place throughout the month. The updated payout schedule ensures that the grants reach all qualifying recipients in a timely … Read more