South Africa has officially revoked 190503 driver licenses in an effort to combat fraudulent activities and mismanagement that plague the country driving license system. The investigation revealed that multiple licenses had been wrongfully given to individuals who had passed away. The complete initiative aims to return trust to the licensing system while verifying that drivers … Read more
The South African government has officially confirmed the R720 School Grant for February 2026, bringing welcome relief to thousands of low-income households. The grant is aimed at supporting parents and guardians with rising education-related costs at the start of the school year. Purpose of the R720 School Grant The R720 School Grant has been introduced … Read more
The heralding in of the new year was the cutting of the prices for the retail sale of fuel by R2.75 a liter. The cut affected both diesel and gasoline and produced a welcome lift in the economic pressure on households and businesses. It is an optimistic sign that after months of fuel input costs … Read more
The R5,200 NSFAS allowance is a vital support that is given monthly to qualifying students and is meant to cover accommodation, food, transport, and other basic living expenses. For many their studies will be a lot more difficult if they do not have this support. If the payments are not made on time, it can … Read more
SASSA is pleased to announce the 2026 Festive Payout Calendar to millions receiving social grants, including early payments in January. Really good news for pensioners, disability grant holders, child support recipients, and many more beneficiaries who have to rely on payment for holiday and New Year expenses, and they would like nothing more than to … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency has confirmed adjustments to the Care Dependency Grant in 2026, providing more coherence to the eligibility rules, the grant amount, and monthly disbursement schedules. These are part of a larger overview of social grants with a view to enhancing accountability while complementing care for children with severe disabilities. Purpose … Read more
All authorities of education in South Africa have confirmed that a leak of the Matric English, Mathematics, and Science exams took place for the 2026 NSC examination. The confirmation has created ripples throughout the educational sector, and everyone has asked for answers and immediate deliberation so as to protect the examination process. The primary points … 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
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
The South African Social Security Agency has confirmed that senior citizens eligible for the pension grant will receive a standard monthly amount of R2,315 for January 2026, ensuring that older persons continue to receive critical financial support at the starting of the year. The confirmed figure has brought some hope to millions of pensioners who … Read more