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
Biometric Verification Alert – South Africans receiving SASSA grants are urged to complete biometric verification to keep payments flowing smoothly. This alert applies to key grants frequently paid at R2,315 (older persons and other qualifying categories), R560 (Child Support Grant), and R1,250 (Foster Care Grant or similar benefits set by SASSA). Biometric verification—usually a quick … Read more
R560 Child Support Grant Payout – South Africa’s R560 Child Support Grant is expected to reflect from 17 August, and caregivers are urged to get ready now to avoid last-minute stress. Start by confirming your grant status, checking that your SASSA/Postbank Gold Card is active. If you collect at a retailer, bring your ID and … Read more
South Africa Weather Alert – South Africa is bracing for a powerful storm system bringing widespread heavy rain, gale-force winds and dangerous seas. Forecasters warn that saturated ground, clogged drains and high river levels will magnify the flood risk, while wind damage to roofs, trees and power lines may disrupt electricity and mobile networks. Motorists … Read more
SASSA August 2025 – South Africans receiving the R370 SRD, Older Persons, and Disability grants can breathe easier as August 2025 payments continue to reflect across bank accounts and retail partners in phased batches. If you’ve already been paid this month, now is the perfect time to prepare for September by double-checking your preferred payment … Read more
South Africa Electricity Law – Electricity rules in South Africa are being tightened in 2025 to protect consumers, improve supply, and speed up the shift to cleaner generation. For households, the biggest changes revolve around clearer billing, stricter meter standards, and more transparent load-shedding communications from municipalities and Eskom. You can expect plainer tariffs, itemised … Read more
GEPF retirement age – South Africa’s Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) has confirmed that the official retirement age for public servants will be lifted to 67, a move aimed at strengthening long-term pension sustainability and retaining scarce skills across the state. The change affects educators, healthcare workers, the police, correctional services, administrative staff, and other … Read more
NSFAS August 2025 – The NSFAS August 2025 allowance is set to be paid out on the 19th of August, providing much-needed financial support to thousands of eligible students across South Africa. This month, the payout amount has been increased to R5,200, reflecting the government’s effort to assist students with rising education and living costs. … Read more
Weather Warning – A powerful cold front is set to sweep across parts of South Africa this weekend, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures, bouts of heavy rain, and strong winds along exposed coasts and mountain passes. Forecasters warn that the system will move in from the southwest, with showers spreading inland as the day … Read more
SASSA Payout Dates – South Africa’s grant community enters August 2025 with clarity after SASSA confirmed the month’s payout sequence and flagged several eligibility updates now being enforced across Older Persons, Disability, Child Support, Foster Care and SRD (R370) grants. The confirmation means beneficiaries can plan transport, groceries and medical purchases around their expected pay … Read more