SASSA has renegotiated its income regulations as of December 10, 2025, creating a thunderstorm in the most valued service to the disadvantaged. The new financial regulations recognize those programs where citizens have come out with variations in income or incomes. These include primarily the Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant, Child Support Grant, and various forms … Read more
In view of the myriad queries and concerns regarding five weeks’ delay in the payment of Christmas grants for millions of beneficiaries, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued an important clarification. As we approach the festive season, partners of older persons, disability grant recipients, and caregivers relying on these monthly payments expressed … Read more
SASSA International Social Services [ISS] plays a significant role whether people living abroad or dealing with cross-border family and welfare issues require social assistance. This service helps them get assistance in verification, documentation, and support coordination even though physically absent from South Africa. Insight into how ISS functions will facilitate procedural ease and accelerated resolutions … Read more
Drought, aging infrastructure, growing population, and climate change have been sources of freshwater scarcity, which South Africa has been experiencing from time immemorial. As demand is on the rise, and as dams are drying up, the state government has initiated this new crisis-reducing strategy for a secure long-lasting period. The new strategy focuses on technology … Read more
The South African government has set up the R1400 Mortgage Relief Payment 2025 to help homeowners struggling due to the high cost of living and rising interest rates. Relief is thereby aimed at helping eligible households to be able to pay their monthly mortgages, thus reducing their risk of default altogether. The program should come … Read more
The government is increasingly tightening the purse to assist destitute families, and the Child Support Grant is one of the most vital welfare schemes since they are now set to be given with an additional top-up. Up to 2025, recipients will receive a standard amount of R560 plus an extra R280 in top-ups for all … Read more
The Provisional Grant lies at the heart of South Africa’s social programs aimed at helping parents and other caregivers with severe disabilities living at home. The same grant has been modified in renting, offering welcome relief to the thousands of families who are now only just realizing that they much require the financial help. It … Read more
While it is legit to say that South African beneficiaries have a reason to celebrate after the confirmation of the major 2025 grant increase of R4500 in the rumour mill, all accounts have shared that past adjustments were generally minimal compared to this giant shot in the arm for change. In response to these skyrocketing … Read more
September 2025 awaits good news for motorists as fuel prices are expected to display a fall come December. In recent times, intemperate up-and-down global oil prices and corresponding demands of home plate have not been too easy on the odd gallon of fuel from any of the retail points. This decrease would impact transport charges, … Read more
Rules for driving for elderly drivers in South Africa are being updated. It is important for senior citizens above sixty years to stay updated so as to avoid any unforeseen penalties. In 2025, the new guidelines will revolve around driving skills’ suitability and medical checks required for run-offs. From start to finish, these requirements can … Read more