The African Arena

Water Restrictions – The Eastern Cape province of South Africa is bracing for an unprecedented water supply crisis as the government enforces strict new water restrictions starting July 4, 2025. As per the official circular released by the Department of Water and Sanitation, residents in several municipalities across the province will only receive piped water … Read more

Stage 6 Load Shedding – South Africans are bracing for yet another dark turn as Eskom has officially confirmed that Stage 6 load shedding will begin from July 3, 2025. This alarming development means residents, particularly in Gauteng and Limpopo, could face up to 10 hours of electricity outages daily. As the country battles with rising … Read more

SASSA R350 Grant Payment – As July 2025 begins, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially announced that the monthly R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant payments will start disbursing from July 1 through July 5. This comes as a major relief to millions of eligible South Africans who depend on this … Read more

Post Office Grant Shutdown – The South African Post Office has officially announced that it will permanently stop all grant disbursements from July 25, 2025. This decision will directly affect millions of SASSA grant recipients who still rely on Post Office branches to collect their monthly payments. The Department of Social Development and SASSA have … Read more

SASSA Bank Details – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued an urgent alert for all Capitec and Postbank users receiving social grants, including the SRD R350, Disability, Child Support, and Old Age grants. According to the new directive, beneficiaries who fail to update their bank account details by July 14, 2025, will … Read more

Free Water Scheme – In a significant step to support low-income households amid ongoing utility challenges, the South African government has officially launched a new “Free Water Scheme” worth R2,000 per beneficiary. This initiative will begin on July 10, 2025, and will initially cover the Western Cape, North West, and Free State provinces. Aimed primarily … Read more

Disability Grant – In a major relief for millions of vulnerable South Africans, the government has officially increased the monthly Disability Grant to R2,800 starting July 2025. The announcement came after months of public advocacy and inflation-related pressure. This increment is being viewed as a vital support measure for persons living with permanent or temporary … Read more

Track My Grant App – In a major move to streamline social grant disbursement, the South African government has officially launched the “Track My Grant” mobile application, enabling all SASSA R350 grant beneficiaries to monitor their payment status in real time. Starting July 4, the app is available for free on Android and iOS platforms, … Read more

Land Ownership – In a landmark judgment that could redefine the landscape of property rights across the country, the Supreme Court has ruled that any land ownership without proper registered title deeds will be considered illegal starting July 15, 2025. This ruling, announced in late June, has sparked widespread panic among millions of informal landowners—particularly … Read more

UIF Payouts – The month of July has started with a major relief for thousands of unemployed South Africans as the government officially confirmed the disbursement of UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) payouts along with surprise R15,000 lump-sum deposits for many pending claims. This sudden development comes as part of a nationwide effort to clear the … Read more