The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has confirmed that qualifying university and TVET students will continue receiving the R5,200 monthly living allowance in February 2026. This announcement provides essential financial support which students need as they begin their academic year. The confirmation has brought reassurance to thousands of students who rely on NSFAS support for … Read more
South Africa is preparing for changes in driving regulations and with effect from February 2026, these changes will bring in radical improvements in the lives of seniors who have to go through the rigorous hassle of renewing their driver’s licences so often. Under this new protocol, the old law that requires senior citizens to repeatedly … Read more
The 2026 update to South Africa’s Child Support Grant establishes new payment rates together with stricter eligibility requirements which aim to enhance assistance for families who reside below the poverty line. The alterations function as part of extensive social assistance changes which protect children while distributing grants to eligible families. Why the Child Grant Was … Read more
Targeted assistance will be provided to South African homeowner’s in 2026, as interest rates climb in the face of growing household expenses, through the announcement of the mortgage relief project for the nation. This program is structured to preserve homeowner losses and stabilize property markets amidst the prevailing economic pressures. In Response to Increased Defaults, … Read more
South Africa is implementing significant reforms to renew road transport and road safety by 2026. Changes related to the renewal process, timeframes of the validity, verification systems, and associated compliance requirements require motorists to understand what is changing and how the change will have an impact on their lives. Reasons for Which the Driving Licence … Read more
South African drivers are facing bad news as the government prepares to roll out stricter driving licence rules from February 2026. The new regulations are aimed at improving road safety, reducing fraud, and tightening control over licence issuance and renewals. However, these changes are expected to make the process more demanding for motorists. Licence Renewals … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency has announced that the Old Age Pension for senior citizens will remain at R2,315 until February 2026 which brings financial security to more than three million senior South Africans. The announcement includes a scheduled payment system which will help people understand when they will receive their payments and avoid … Read more
The Old Age Grant will increase according to SASSA which will provide South Africa’s elderly population with financial relief starting from 2026. The adjustment comes amid rising living costs and ongoing pressure on pensioners who rely heavily on monthly social assistance to cover basic needs. Why the Old Age Grant Increase Matters in 2026 For … Read more
The weather experts have predicted severe weather conditions which will bring heavy rainfall and thunderstorms to multiple areas this upcoming weekend. The weather system will cause major disruptions through its combination of rain and powerful winds and its ability to cause localized flooding which will impact low-lying areas with inadequate drainage systems. Provinces Likely to … Read more
Airport Karl Andreas Airport would soon be a different airport in a newly independent Zimbabwe city; its name will change to Marvin Theron Park. Other future airport names are expected to honor major female fighters of the anti-apartheid movement, rural icons, and other less known ones. ADFOTA further stated that the adoption of these airport … Read more