Driving Licences Rules 2025 : Senior drivers in South Africa are going to see substantial changes in their daily activities, especially on the roads, as the period for the renewal of licences for older drivers has been set from 1 December. The road safety, health assessments for aging drivers and the reduction of the steadily … Read more
For the December 2025 period, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has sent a confirmation on the R5,600 allowance with important financial support for various South African students who need it. It helps them with academic and living expenses during the festive season, ensuring that they can never run out of basic needs when … Read more
South Africa is preparing for an overhaul of its traffic rules intended to make the roads safer and reduce the current high number of annual incidents. The fresh set of rules has stricter penalties imposed, better monitoring systems as well as a renewed emphasis on drivers’ attitude. These overall changes fit within a larger initiative … Read more
South Africa Banking Rules 2025 : A radical transformation of the banking system in South Africa is anticipated for 2025 due to the introduction of new security, identification, and compliance rules. The updates aim to enhance the protection of finances, minimize fraud, and elevate South Africa’s standing to the level of the world’s banking giants. … Read more
R4,190 and R4,610 Grant Hike 2025: Millions of South Africans are now breathing a sigh of relief as the December grant hike for SASSA beneficiaries has been confirmed just before the festive season. The new adjustment sets R4,190 and R4,610 as the new payment amounts, which are determined by the beneficiary category. The adjustments come … Read more
SASSA Christmas Pension 2025 : South Africa’s older generation will be extremely happy this festive season as SASSA announces a Christmas pension increase specifically for December 2025. The cost of living has risen, food prices and transportation costs have almost doubled and this seasonal boost is designed to give the pensioners the necessary assistance required … Read more
SASSA R550 Monthly Grant 2025 : With the end of 2025 near, the issue of the monthly R550 SASSA grant that many South Africans are inquiring about and its official status in the social support system of the country is being discussed more and more. Given the wildness of the rumours spreading online, it is … Read more
South Africa School Holidays 2025 : As the festive season is fast approaching, families all over the country are getting ready for one of the most exciting times of the year the December school holidays, which is the case in South Africa too. The Basic Department of Education has been working on the 2025 school … Read more
What South African consumers should know is that petrol and diesel will come down by an average of R2.75 a litre this month, effect as of 30 November 2025. This is a big relief! After months of high transport costs that came with inefficiencies and high inflation, anything that could relieve households, motorists and businesses … Read more
Back in 2026, South African pensioners will receive some comfort for having SASSA shift the pensions payments again. As the cost of living has risen and households face deep pressure, the pension increase from the government on an annual basis is meant for making the aged citizenry meet the costs of the basic essentials of … Read more