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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has not only planned but also introduced a new set of grant rules effective from January 2026, thus facilitating the change in the social assistance framework. The reform is expected to increase the efficiency of the payment process, to make it harder for ineligible people to get through, … Read more

Parents and caregivers in South Africa are called to make early preparations as the R720 School Aid Grant will be starting from January 2026 and a new rule has been set that all documents must be uploaded separately per child. The grant is aimed at making the costs associated with schooling easier for families, especially … Read more

The pension landscape in South Africa is set to change significantly as new pension rules are expected to come into effect on 08 January 2026. The all-new measures will in particular rule out easy access to early pension claims; this is sought to enhance the protection of retirement savings in the long term and guarantee … Read more

Cape Town is dealing with a water crisis which is on the rise as the authorities have disclosed that almost 35% of the city’s water supply is lost due to the leaks and consequently, the government has declared a national emergency intervention plan which will be effective from January 2026. The disclosure has raised alarming … Read more

SASSA has certainly confirmed a significant increase in social grant payments in 2026 which will give relief to millions of the beneficiaries throughout South Africa. The adjustment is part of the measure to protect the households most exposed to poverty from the impact of rising living costs, inflation, and the ongoing economic pressure. SASSA Confirms … Read more

From 2025, motorists from South Africa will face AI empowered cameras which form part of a larger law enforcement system – ultimately bringing an end to the conventional fines. Under the new system, fines for AI-detected violations, such as speeding, could increase up to $1500, marking one of the most severe clamp-downs on traffic-related offenses … Read more

The year 2026 is going to be a great year for South African students because of the new monthly R400 internet grant that is going to be available for applications starting from 08 January 2026. The project is mainly aimed at the learners and students who hindered because of their data and connectivity issues, even … Read more

South Africa is expected to host a large-scale joint naval exercise with BRICS Plus in January 2026; this step shows a deeper working military collaboration and a more extensive union within the expanded economic bloc. The exercises will be conducted along the South African coastline and will include joint naval units from participating countries performing … Read more

More and more South Africans in the year 2026 are presently going online to receive their UIF benefits. With the UIF portal, beneficiaries can simply log on to the system, file claims, monitor payments made, and edit personal details thereby smoothing an otherwise lengthy and paperwork-intensive system. How to Access UIF Services Online A South … Read more

As South Africa enters the first month of 2026, millions of beneficiaries are looking for clarity on when their SASSA grants will be paid. The start of the year often brings questions about payment schedules, especially after the holiday period. Knowing when your grant will be paid helps households plan their expenses and manage finances … Read more