Flood Relief Scheme – In a major development aimed at supporting disaster-hit communities, the South African government has launched a R500 million free grant scheme specifically for flood-affected areas in the Eastern Cape. This comes as part of an emergency intervention to provide financial relief to households, small businesses, and agricultural sectors devastated by the … Read more
Power Cut – In a major update that could affect thousands of residents across multiple urban and rural areas, the local power authorities have announced scheduled electricity cuts from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM in various cities and districts. This blackout is part of a broader load-shedding plan triggered by a sudden spike in electricity … Read more
SASSA R1000 Bonus Grant – In a major relief for millions of South Africans, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced a special once-off R1,000 Bonus Grant, which is set to be credited into eligible accounts this weekend. This surprise payment comes in light of recent cost-of-living increases and is aimed at providing … Read more
SEDA Grant – In a crucial relief effort aimed at reviving small and medium enterprises (SMEs) impacted by severe floods in KwaZulu‑Natal and Eastern Cape, the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) has launched a generous grant scheme offering up to R2 million in non-repayable financial aid. This program is part of the government’s post-disaster economic … Read more
Grant Payments – In a concerning development for millions of South African citizens who rely on monthly grants, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued a warning that July 2025 payments may be delayed by up to 10 days. This announcement has triggered anxiety among recipients of the Older Persons Grant, Child Support … Read more
Hidden SASSA Grant – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has come under the spotlight once again, this time for a lesser-known grant amounting to R900 that millions of eligible citizens have yet to claim. While most South Africans are aware of the popular SRD (Social Relief of Distress) R370 grant, a large number … Read more
Face ID Update – In a major update that affects millions of South African families, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued a serious warning: if your biometric verification—particularly Face ID—is not updated, your Child Support Grant may be suspended this month. With more advanced systems being deployed to reduce fraud and ensure … Read more
Student Living Grant – The South African government has officially approved a new Student Living Grant worth R3,000 per month for eligible college students starting from January 2025. This much-needed relief aims to assist students struggling with living expenses while pursuing higher education. The grant is designed to cover basic needs such as transport, food, … Read more
Biometric Failure – For millions of South Africans relying on the SASSA grant for survival, a sudden biometric failure can spell disaster. Over the past few weeks, a wave of alerts from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has left grant recipients anxious—particularly those who experienced biometric verification issues at paypoints, ATMs, or Postbank … Read more
Loadshedding Schedule – South Africa is once again grappling with a severe power crisis as Eskom has officially released the loadshedding schedule for 15 June. Many households and businesses are bracing for up to 12 hours without electricity as the country enters another wave of planned outages. The extended power cuts are being attributed to … Read more