The African Arena

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

R1200 Grocery Voucher Scheme – South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) beneficiaries have just received encouraging news – a new R1200 Grocery Voucher Scheme has officially been launched to offer direct food support to low-income families. This initiative is part of the government’s broader relief efforts to ease the rising cost of living, especially among … Read more

New National Health Card – The South African government is set to roll out a new National Health Card for citizens earning below R7,000 per month, with the launch scheduled for July 22, 2025. This initiative aims to provide affordable healthcare access to low-income citizens who have been historically underserved by the existing healthcare system. … Read more

SASSA July 2025 Payment Increase – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed a much-anticipated increase in the grant payments for July 2025. Starting from July 5, 2025, the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant will be raised to R500, marking a significant step in providing additional financial relief to vulnerable South … Read more

R15000 Youth Business Grant – South Africa’s government has introduced a powerful new opportunity for young entrepreneurs in 2025. The Youth Business Grant worth R15,000 is now officially open for applications, targeting individuals between the ages of 18 and 35. With unemployment levels still a major concern, particularly among the youth, this initiative aims to … Read more

New Biometric System – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced a groundbreaking move to modernize and streamline its grant payment processes through a brand-new biometric verification system. Set to launch its pilot phase in August 2025, this digital system aims to reduce fraud, eliminate delays, and speed up the grant distribution process … Read more

Disability Grant – As the July 2025 SASSA payment cycle begins, disability grant beneficiaries across South Africa are gearing up for their scheduled payout on 3 July 2025. This vital financial assistance is a lifeline for millions of vulnerable individuals who rely on the disability grant to cover essential daily expenses, medical costs, and living … Read more

SASSA Old Age Grant – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed that the Old Age Grant will be the first to be paid out in July 2025. Beneficiaries aged 60 years and above will receive their grant on 2 July 2025, earlier than other social grants. This payment is a lifeline … Read more

SASSA ID Verification – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued an urgent warning to millions of grant recipients ahead of the July 2025 payment cycle. Beneficiaries who have not yet completed their ID verification process risk having their payments delayed or entirely withheld. This announcement has caused widespread concern, especially among those … Read more