Stage 10 Load Shedding – As South Africa grapples with an ongoing energy crisis, Eskom has officially declared the implementation of Stage 10 load shedding starting from July 3, 2025. This drastic escalation means residents in key provinces — Gauteng, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) — will now face up to 18 hours of rolling blackouts … Read more
R5000 Youth Monthly Grant – In a major announcement that could significantly reduce youth unemployment, the South African government has launched a new monthly income support program offering R5,000 to eligible SASSA-registered youth aged 18 to 35. The program is set to begin from July 18, 2025, and is aimed at empowering unemployed young South … Read more
New Water Crisis – In a startling development, the Eastern Cape is bracing for a severe water supply crisis starting July 5, 2025, with government authorities announcing a drastic cut in tap water availability—now restricted to only 2 hours per day. This emergency measure comes in response to worsening drought conditions, critical dam levels, and … Read more
SASSA Gold Cards – In a critical update for millions of South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) beneficiaries, over 1.2 million SASSA Gold Cards are set to expire by July 20, 2025. This alarming development puts the monthly grant payments for July and August at serious risk for those who fail to renew their cards … Read more
New National Law – Starting July 7, 2025, a new national regulation will enforce mandatory e-stamping of all rent agreements across South Africa. This move, aimed at boosting transparency and curbing fraud in the rental housing market, was announced by the Department of Human Settlements in coordination with the National Treasury. Any landlord or tenant … Read more
SASSA R350 Grant – In a major update affecting millions of South Africans, SASSA has announced a strict new condition for beneficiaries of the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. From July 1, 2025, any recipient whose bank account reflects a balance above R450 will have their grant application automatically declined or existing payments … Read more
KZN Water Tanker Scam – In a shocking revelation that has left KwaZulu-Natal residents outraged, a massive water tanker corruption scandal worth R37 million has come to light. The scandal, exposed on July 1, 2025, involves the illegal awarding of water tanker contracts and fraudulent billing for undelivered water services. The tipping point came when … Read more
Disability and SRD Grants – In a major update that affects millions, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed the temporary merger of the Disability Grant and the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant starting July 2025. Over 2.4 million recipients are expected to be impacted by this administrative shift, which is … Read more
Biometric Face Scan – In a major move aimed at enhancing security and eliminating fraud, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced that from July 25, 2025, all grant beneficiaries must undergo mandatory biometric face scans to continue receiving payments. This latest update will affect millions of citizens relying on SASSA grants like … Read more
Free Computer Course – In a powerful move to empower unemployed youth and bridge the digital skills gap, the South African government has launched a nationwide initiative offering a Free Computer Literacy Course followed by a direct cash deposit of R6,000 upon successful completion. The programme, aimed specifically at unemployed individuals between the ages of … Read more