The African Arena

Chinese Electric Cars – The South African automotive market is witnessing a massive shift as Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giants like BYD, GWM (Great Wall Motors), and Chery rapidly capture consumer attention. With hybrid SUVs now starting at just R499,000, the landscape of car ownership is changing in 2025. The growing demand for affordable, feature-packed, … Read more

OMODA C9 Plug-In Hybrid – Chery has officially launched its first premium plug-in hybrid SUV lineup in South Africa – the OMODA C9 Plug-In Hybrid and the Jaecoo J7 – making a bold entry into the competitive high-end hybrid vehicle market. With prices set at R999,000 for the OMODA C9 and R689,900 for the Jaecoo … Read more

R2315 Disability Grants – In a critical update for millions of South Africans, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that Disability Grant payments for July 2025 will begin rolling out on Wednesday, July 3, 2025. Beneficiaries are urged to verify their banking and SASSA Gold Card details to ensure they receive the … Read more

SASSA R2315 Old Age Pension – In a crucial update for millions of South African senior citizens, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed that the Old Age Pension grant of R2,315 will begin disbursing from July 2, 2025. Beneficiaries are strongly urged to verify and update their banking details before the … Read more

Foster Child Grant – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially announced that the Foster Child Grant payment of R1,250 for July 2025 will begin rolling out from July 4. However, a stern warning has been issued to all beneficiaries: update your personal and banking details by July 1, or you risk delays … Read more

SASSA Grant Raise – South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) beneficiaries have been dealt a disappointing blow following a court confirmation that the June 2025 grant increase will remain the final adjustment until at least October 2025. The announcement means that over 19 million grant recipients—ranging from pensioners to child support and disability beneficiaries—will not … Read more

R150 Million Fraud Cases – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed the recovery of more than R150 million in fraudulent grant payments, following a series of investigations into suspected abuse of the country’s social assistance programs. With over 200,000 grant accounts flagged for potential fraud, SASSA has launched an extensive review in … Read more

SASSA July 2025 Payment Dates – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed the payment schedule for all major social grants in July 2025, including the Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant, and the Special R350 SRD Grant. This announcement comes as a major relief to millions of beneficiaries, many of whom depend … Read more

SASSA Care Dependency Grant – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed that the July 2025 Care Dependency Grant payouts will begin on Thursday, July 4. Thousands of beneficiaries across the country are expected to receive their monthly grant of R2,315 — a critical financial support system for caregivers of children with … Read more

Changan Electric Vehicle – Changan, one of China’s top automobile giants, is set to disrupt the South African auto industry with the launch of its electric pickups and SUVs in Q4 2025. In a major announcement, Jameel Motors, the official distributor of Changan in South Africa, confirmed the upcoming rollout, promising unmatched price-value offerings that … Read more