SASSA July 2025 Payment Dates – In a significant update, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced changes to the payment schedule for various grants in July 2025. These changes affect recipients of the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, Old Age Pension, and Disability Grants. Beneficiaries are urged to pay close … Read more
SRD Grant Payment – Starting July 2025, major changes are coming to the SRD R350 grant distribution system. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that all SRD payments will now be processed exclusively through Postbank accounts. This means beneficiaries will no longer receive their grants via CashSend or through retail stores like … Read more
Free School Uniforms and Meals – The government of South Africa has announced an exciting new initiative to provide free school uniforms and meals to learners in Grades R–12, effective from July 2025. This announcement has sparked excitement across various regions, particularly in Limpopo, Eastern Cape (EC), and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), where the program will be … Read more
SASSA July 2025 Status – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced a major update for millions of SRD R350 grant recipients. After weeks of technical delays and complaints, the online status check tool using ID numbers is now fully functional again for July 2025. This comes as a massive relief to those … Read more
Electricity Tariff Increase – As the cost of living continues to rise globally, South African residents are about to face another challenge as Eskom, the country’s national power provider, confirms a significant electricity tariff increase of 12.72% starting July 1, 2025. This hike will have widespread implications for households and businesses alike. While Eskom cites … Read more
SASSA Grant Payment July 2025 – In a major announcement impacting millions of beneficiaries, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that all social grant payments for July 2025 will be processed earlier than usual. The early disbursement decision comes as a precautionary measure due to the impending national bank strike scheduled to … Read more
R5 Million Banking Scam – In a shocking revelation that’s causing panic among South African banking customers, authorities have uncovered a massive R5 million digital banking scam targeting Capitec and TymeBank users. The scam, involving sophisticated phishing tactics and cloned banking apps, has affected thousands of account holders across the country. The South African Reserve … Read more
Rand Falls – The South African Rand has plummeted to R19.20 against the US Dollar as of June 20, a significant drop that has sparked concerns about the economic consequences. This sudden depreciation is expected to trigger a sharp rise in the cost of essential goods such as food and fuel, which could worsen the … Read more
No-Matric Jobs – In July 2025, thousands of South Africans without a matric certificate are being offered a second chance at employment. With unemployment still impacting millions across the country—particularly youth and school dropouts—several companies have now launched open recruitment drives where a matric certificate is not a mandatory requirement. This breakthrough offers a ray of … Read more
New SASSA Rule – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has recently introduced a new regulation that will affect the eligibility of recipients for the R350 grant. Starting from July 1, 2025, anyone who is receiving income above R624 will be disqualified from receiving the grant. This change comes as part of the government’s … Read more