In 2026, the South African government has taken a significant step by introducing the R750 Power Bill Support programme as a new electricity relief initiative aimed at lightening the burden of increasing energy prices on low- and middle-income households. The support is part of a larger plan to assist the most fragile consumers and make … Read more
SASSA will implement biometric registration for all grant beneficiaries starting from January 2026 as part of a security upgrade across the country. The main intention is to stop fraud, get rid of duplicate records, and make sure that only real and qualified people receive grants. The government has stated that biometric verification will be a … Read more
South African social grant recipients are set to benefit from a R500 electricity credit as part of a renewed support initiative scheduled to roll out in January 2026. The announcement has brought relief to many households facing rising utility costs, with the government describing the measure as part of broader efforts to ease living expenses … Read more
By 2026, South Africa is set for a transition into the era of more stringent road safety measures, one which will involve the usage of traffic authorities aimed at cutting down the accidents, fraud, and unqualified driving to the barest minimum. The driver’s licence guidelines that were set to be updated would now be more … Read more
South African motorists have welcomed official news of a petrol price drop, as authorities confirmed cuts to fuel costs that will take effect soon. This update comes amid ongoing concerns over living expenses and transport affordability, offering some relief to drivers and commuters across the country. What the Petrol Price Drop Means The new pricing … Read more
In 2026, the SASSA login problems of the majority of its beneficiaries are linked to the upgrading of the system, an increased number of users, and the implementation of tough security procedures. The SASSA system has now added biometric checks and data validations as part of the verifications which sometimes lead to login failures. Log-in … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced a crucial change in the qualification criteria for its grants. The newly set R8,070 monthly income limit will be effective from 25 January 2026. With the new measure, it is possible that the beneficiaries whose incomes are R8,070 and beyond might not receive some social grants … Read more
In 2026, the South African government has officially confirmed changes to the R2023 Child Care Subsidy, a support programme that aims to help parents cope with the increasing costs associated with their little ones. With the help of this subsidy, which is available for families that meet the criteria, every month the government gives money … Read more
The grant of R750 SASSA 2026 is one of the measures for providing social assistance to the people of South Africa. It has the potential to be seen as a supplement to existing SASSA grants rather than a replacement for them. Given that the prices of food, transport, and electricity are on the rise, the … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency has issued a firm deadline of 25 January 2026 for grant beneficiaries to declare all income and complete required updates marking a decisive move against unreported income. From this date onward, beneficiaries who fail to comply may face suspension of grant payments until their financial information is fully verified. … Read more