Nationwide 14-Hour Power Cuts in June 2025 – Eskom Issues Final Load Shedding Schedule for All Provinces

Nationwide 14-Hour Power Cuts

Nationwide 14-Hour Power Cuts – South Africans across all provinces are set to endure a wave of intensified power outages this winter as Eskom officially confirms a nationwide load shedding schedule of up to 14 hours per day for June 2025. The announcement has sparked major concern among households, business owners, schools, and hospitals, many … Read more

SASSA Makes UBIG the Official Long-Term Replacement for SRD – Full Benefits and Structure Out Now

SRD Grant Ends

SASSA Makes UBIG Official – In a monumental shift in South Africa’s social welfare strategy, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed the Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) as the long-term successor to the now-phased-out Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. This transition, effective from June 30, 2025, aims to provide stable … Read more

AARTO Rule Update: From June 5, Tougher Penalties for SA Drivers Including Licence Suspension and Heavy Fines

AARTO Rule Update

AARTO Rule Update – From June 5, 2025, South African motorists will be subjected to a comprehensive change in how traffic violations are handled. The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) system is set to be rolled out nationwide, bringing with it a stricter, more automated approach to traffic law enforcement. This includes the … Read more

Petrol and Diesel Prices to Drop in June 2025 – Govt Confirms Major Relief for South African Drivers

Petrol and Diesel Prices Drops

Petrol and Diesel Prices Drops – In a significant and long-awaited move, the South African government has officially confirmed that petrol and diesel prices will be reduced starting from June 2025. The announcement brings substantial relief to millions of motorists, taxi operators, and freight businesses grappling with rising fuel expenses over the past year. The … Read more

UBIG Payments Set to Replace SRD Grants in 2025 – New SASSA Rules and Eligibility Criteria Explained

New SASSA Rules

New SASSA Rules – The South African government has announced a major transition in the country’s social welfare system by confirming that the Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) will officially replace the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant from June 30, 2025. This announcement has generated both hope and questions among millions of citizens who … Read more

SASSA Ends SRD Grant Permanently – Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) to Start from June 30, 2025

SASSA Ends SRD Grant

SASSA Ends SRD Grant – South Africa’s social assistance landscape is undergoing a major transformation in 2025. The government has officially confirmed that the long-standing Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant, introduced as a temporary pandemic measure, will be discontinued and replaced by the Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG). The shift is part of a … Read more

June 2025 Pension Boost of R1,050 Confirmed – South African Seniors Celebrate Long-Awaited Increase

SASSA Pension News 2025

South African Seniors Pension Boost – In a major win for the elderly population of South Africa, the government has officially confirmed a pension increase of R1,050, effective from June 2025. This long-anticipated boost comes after ongoing petitions, consultations with senior citizen forums, and rising inflation that continues to put pressure on household budgets. The … Read more

SASSA and NSFAS June 2025 Payout Dates Published – Full Disbursement Schedule for All Beneficiaries Available

SASSA and NSFAS Payout Dates

SASSA and NSFAS Payout Dates – The South African government has officially confirmed the June 2025 payout schedule for both the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). This announcement brings relief to millions of South Africans, including pensioners, persons with disabilities, caregivers, and students, who rely heavily … Read more

SASSA Confirms No New Pension Rule Changes from June 1 – Viral Claims Declared Fake with Official Clarification

June 2025 SASSA Truth

SASSA No New Pension Rule – In response to a wave of viral misinformation spreading across South Africa, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed that there will be no changes to pension rules starting from June 1, 2025. The clarification comes after thousands of social media users, particularly on WhatsApp and … Read more

New 2025 Law Delays Retirement for Public Workers – South Africa Raises Official Pension Age for Employees

New Retirement Law

New Retirement Law – In a bold and strategic move to ensure the sustainability of the country’s public service pension systems and to extend the productive service life of government employees, the South African government has introduced a new retirement law. This 2025 legislation officially increases the retirement age for public workers from 60 to … Read more