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The government has announced a new monthly R400 Internet Grant for students, with applications officially opening on 10 January 2026. The aim of the grant is to enhance digital access for learners and tertiary students challenged by high data costs and internet connectivity expenses. Considering that most learning activities are presently undertaken online, the grant … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency has officially announced that the January 2026 payment cycle will begin on the 15th of January, thereby offering greater certainty and clarity to millions of beneficiaries, reliant on their loved monthly social grants. This announcement intends to spell out a carefully planned weekly dissemination of pensions, disability grants, and … Read more
License renewal is in for a reformat ahead of 2026, with updated regulations purposed at enhancing road safety and fraud prevention, whilst providing for the streamlining of administrative departments. The need to keep abreast of these reforms in time when your learner’s, driver’s, or professional driving licence expires is more important than ever. Extended Validity … Read more
SASSA has alerted Capitec bank clients that the fraud warning is on top of the list and has advised the grant recipients to be very vigilant as the attacks from the part of the scammers will be escalating from January 2026 onwards. The announcement has been made due to the increasing number of cases where … Read more
With the entry of new regulations, South African drivers would have to undergo drastic alterations in the revision rules for driving licenses. These updates, made by authorities aboard matters of transportation, have been established to better enforce road safety and greater compliance. For those who may be unaware, there will be stricter obligations of the … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has launched the online status portal for the R370 Social Relief of Distress grant for January 2026 that will allow applicants to see if their payments are approved, pending, or rejected. The application also ensures that beneficiaries, without physically interacting with SASSA offices, will always know their grant-related … Read more
The South African government announced the continuation of the R1,400 monthly mortgage relief payment in 2026 for those needing help with bond repayments. This was also a way to help preferred groups who may be in financial distress that owe bonds, to stabilize these households to prevent defaults and help grow the stability of the … Read more
New R3,500 monthly pension will be unveiled in South Africa for implementation from 05 January 2026 to provide more financial support to the frail and elderly. The idea behind this move is to give more life to qualified, older citizens with timely release of resources. The declaration was noted with positive appraisal by the customers … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency has continued to improve on its digital services, thereby making it easier for beneficiaries to check the status of their grants online during 2026. Beneficiaries can track the status of their grants when awaiting approval, inconsistent payments, or payment delays by checking online without visiting a SASSA office. Why … Read more
“The delivery of the popular grant is organized in three simple payments via electronic funds transfer so it can not be collectable at the SASSA office,” stated the spokesperson for the Department of Social Development, Lumka Oliphant. To manage cash flows at payment outlets and prevent large crowds on the day of the grant, the … Read more