The African Arena

Electricity Tariff – Electricity bills are set to bite harder in 2026, with many regulators signalling an additional tariff increase that could average around 12% across residential slabs. The drivers are familiar—rising fuel and power purchase costs, delayed pass-throughs from earlier years, and heavy capital spending on grid upgrades, smart meters, and renewable integration. For … Read more

SASSA October 2025 – South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) beneficiaries are being cautioned to prepare early for possible payment delays in October 2025, with internal capacity constraints and routine verification checks flagged as the most likely causes. More than 200,000 recipients could experience later-than-usual deposits or collection windows, especially where bank details were changed … Read more

High-Earner Warning – South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) beneficiaries are urged to check their monthly income if it is at or above R8,070. If your earnings, deposits, or banked support regularly push you over this limit, your grant may be stopped after 15 August. The warning is tied to means-test reviews and automated bank … Read more

SASSA Two Payments – It’s not every month that SASSA beneficiaries see two deposits land almost back-to-back, but a rare “Double Grant Week” can happen when schedules overlap and backlogs are cleared at once. If your previous month’s payout was delayed by verification, banking updates, or public-holiday disruptions, the catch-up amount may post in the … Read more

R2315 Grant Scheduled – Big Payday Alert: eligible South Africans are set to receive the R2,315 grant on Friday, 22 August, with a full provincial rollout confirmed across pay points, banks, and retailers. This payout is especially important for seniors, people with disabilities, and caregivers who rely on predictable cash flow to cover food, transport, … Read more

SASSA August 2025 Payment Dates – SASSA has confirmed the August 2025 payment dates for the R350 SRD, Older Persons (pension) and Disability grants, giving millions of South Africans clarity on when money will reflect. This month’s cycle follows the standard phased approach to reduce long queues and ATM congestion, so different grants will pay … Read more

12000 Grants Suspended – 12,000 grants have reportedly been suspended before 20 August, placing R2,350 payments in serious jeopardy for thousands of vulnerable beneficiaries. If you or a family member depends on this income, treat this as an urgent compliance alert—not a panic alarm. Most suspensions stem from issues that can be fixed quickly: missed … Read more

R3070 Grant List – September’s R3,070 grant list has been released, and thousands of South Africans are double-checking whether their names and payment details are ready to clear. This month’s payout cycle prioritises verified beneficiaries whose ID, bank account and residency details match SASSA records, reducing reversals and delays. If you’ve been expecting an increase … Read more

SASSA August 2025 Grant Increase – South Africa’s social grant beneficiaries can expect August 2025 payments to arrive on the first-week schedule, alongside the new amounts that took effect this year. Older Persons and Disability grants pay at the start of the week, Children’s grants follow the next day, and SRD (R370) is processed later … Read more

Foster Child Grant – If you’re caring for a foster child and need financial support, the Foster Child Grant of R1,250 can help cover essentials like food, transport, data, school items, and medical needs. Applications are officially open this August, and you can submit everything online in just a few steps—no long queues, no guesswork. … Read more