The African Arena

R12500 Youth Support Grant – The R12,500 Youth Support Grant is now open for applications starting August 15, targeting unemployed citizens in South Africa who are eager to kickstart their future. This grant, initiated to combat rising unemployment rates, offers young South Africans a significant financial boost to pursue entrepreneurial ventures, skill development, or career … Read more

Government Internship – South Africa is seeing a surge in entry-level opportunities as government departments and public entities expand internship intakes for 2025. If you’ve been hunting for paid experience, this could be your moment: stipends around R7,000 per month, with structured training, mentorship, and nationally recognised placements that look great on a CV. Roles … Read more

R25000 Drought Relief – Western Cape Farmers to Receive R25,000 Each for Drought Relief in 2025 aims to cushion producers after multiple seasons of erratic rainfall, heatwaves, and rising input costs. The once-off support is designed to help farmers stabilise herds and keep orchards and fields productive when cashflow is tight. Rather than replacing lost … Read more

Electricity Price Explosion – An electricity price shock is landing in October 2025: bills are set to jump by a staggering 18%, putting fresh pressure on family budgets, small businesses, and prepaid users across South Africa. That kind of leap isn’t just a number—it’s the difference between keeping the lights on comfortably and scrambling to … Read more

2025 SASSA Payout Alert – Big update for beneficiaries: September 2025 SASSA payouts are rolling out, and many readers are asking whether they’ll see R2,350, R560 or R1,250 in their accounts this month. Your amount depends on your approved grant type, qualifying dependants, and any recent changes to banking or identity details. In plain terms, … Read more

Cape Town 6-Day Water Nightmare – Cape Town is bracing for a six-day water nightmare as reservoirs struggle to recover and critical pipelines undergo emergency repairs. Thousands of households woke to empty taps, dry geysers, and long queues at tanker points, while businesses scrambled to keep doors open with limited supplies. City teams say overlapping … Read more

Youth Skills Grant 2025 – The Youth Skills Grant 2025 is a practical boost for young South Africans who want to turn a side hustle into a real business. Offering up to R10,000 in seed support, it helps you cover essentials that unlock your first sales: starter tools and equipment, initial stock, basic compliance fees, … Read more

Government Grants – South African youth aged 18–35 have a golden window to secure up to R50,000 in startup or growth funding—but only if they act quickly. Several youth-focused public programmes are in an active call cycle, and many are indicating 30 September 2025 as the final date for this round. The money typically covers … Read more

Joburg Internship Fair 2025 – Johannesburg’s biggest pathway-to-work event is back in 2025, bringing together ambitious students, fresh graduates, and career-changers under one buzzing roof. The Joburg Internship Fair 2025 promises real opportunities with stipends ranging from R5,000 to R15,000 per month, plus the chance to meet recruiters and hiring managers from 100+ companies in … Read more

Free State Youth Jobs – Free State Youth Jobs Bonanza 2025 is here with a massive wave of opportunity: 2,000 paid internships across provincial departments, municipalities, state entities, and partner companies have just opened, giving young people a fast track into real work experience. Whether you’re a recent matriculant, TVET graduate, or university student looking … Read more