Millions of unemployed South Africans have the R350 SRD grant (a form of living allowance), the lifeline on which they depend so greatly. SASSA announced important updates for January 2026. It is essential for beneficiaries to be mindful of their payment status as it actually helps them remain eligible for their lovely monthly grant payment. … Read more
South Africa officially proclaimed a new seat belt law to be effective on the first day of January 2026. This enactment mark a landmark in the country’s trudge toward better transport safety and a reduction in deaths and injuries connected with motor car accidents. The new law advances the existing regulations in the country by … Read more
The Directorate of Student Financial Aid of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme has alerted the public about significant delays in the payments of the R5 200 monthly allowance for the year 2026. The announcement to be made has stoked concerns among those students who, most certainly, depend on their allowance for the purposes of … Read more
Formulated as part of South Africa government January 2026 relief measures is the implementation of a new R500 electricity support program administered under SASSA. This program is expected to alleviate the growing burden of electricity costs on low-income households that already rely entirely on social security grants. Push for the R500 Electricity Support The steep … Read more
The Break Relief for Pensioners is applicable to South African citizens who are already registered pensioners and meet the conditions set out by the council for elderly residential accounts. In order to qualify, the person must also have a valid South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) old-age pension in his or her name on a … Read more
South Africa is looking to overhaul its road safety enforcement by implementing driver’s license card blocking measures in 2026. Blocking will help authorities regulate violations, recognized from unpaid fines and repeat offenders, and align the country toward a more transparent and digitally indexed road management system. Why South Africa Is Introducing Licence Card Blocking Road … Read more
Due to the massive cloud cover and convection in Zambia, the situation would likely worsen in the afternoon and evening, with the possibility of severe thunderstorms producing more than 100 mm of rural and urban rainfall. The eventual threat from flash flooding can be expected for pedestrian and rubber-tire vehicles due to clogged drainage systems. … Read more
South African drivers are advised on new driver-license rules that should enter into force in 2026 for the purpose of improving road safety, checking fraud, and modernizing the driver licensing system. Both new and experienced drivers will need to understand the updated framework, which will see changes in renewal procedures, medical requirements, licence formats and … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed the restart of grant payments from the beginning of 2026 and updated the beneficiaries on these changes and eligibility requirements and how the new system will be reactivated to effect the payments. Fungwa also reports the intent of the strikers to educate those who need the … Read more
In its efforts to reform retirement policy, the South African government has proposed an increase in the official retirement age from 65 to 68 by 2026. The movement to amend the policy’s objectives, as opposed to bridging shortfalls, is a display of developmental advancement in as far as the retirement policy is supposed to be … Read more