School holidays in months of December maintain a tradition of closure for South African schools featuring a yearly structure largely well deserved given the numerous academic tasks learners et al have accomplished this past year (from January to November). This festive holiday-always the most awaited- offers time for relaxing, travel, and family bonding, but it’s … Read more
An impending special boost to the South Africans who depend on SASSA grants will come about as a two-time increase in their rates is done for the purpose of strengthening income support for the less fortunate. Being the “2X increase,” adjustments will call for the second time to be duly increased so as to gift … Read more
South Africa’s less fortunate grant recipients could look forward to a little financial relief this December as new grant values of R4,190 for R4,610 will be paid out in these specific social support categories. The increased grant was on a liberal evaluation of the rising cost of food, transport, and general basic household requirements, with … Read more
South Africa’s teachers are set to receive a large pay increase in 2025, in line with the government’s bolstering teachers and improving the quality of education in the entire country. Pay increment frail negotiations with teacher unions had the Department of Basic Education with the following objectives: inflation retardation, keeping of skilled labor, and higher … Read more
Strengthening the debate over the changing retirement age at national level, as South Africa is undergoing a rethink in its systems of labour and social security in 2025. The policyholders are actually assessing the viability of the current retiree model given rising life expectancies, dwindling funds from pension schemes, and the rise in the elderly … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) continues to play a crucial role in supporting millions of citizens through monthly social grants. The grant for the payout of R2,110 in 2025 is an important source of financial relief for many households confronted by climbing living costs. Beneficiaries should consider becoming acquainted with what this amount … Read more