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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is going to transfer R1,500 to the living funds account of all the South African students on January 8, 2026, thereby offering them very important support just when the school year is starting. The money will go for such basic needs as housing, transportation, food, and educational materials. … Read more

Among the most pleasing long-term financial news for South African homeowners in 2026 is a projected monthly shedding of around R839 per month. This is expected to be a response to a financing mix with lower interest rates, lower utility bills, and a variety of darling deals tailored for general home needs like insurance and … Read more

Increased expenditure by seniors on medical bills, and for prescription drugs have further put many in hardship. The more the older people fill their prescriptions, the bulk of what is left for transport and food is eroded. Why Sassa Payments Are Insufficient While many of South Africa’s aged receive meagre Sassa payouts, difficult choices between … Read more

West Africa is predicted to witness an enormous boost in the food aid program as the Social Security Agency (SASSA) officially announces the start of the R980 grocery parcel program on January 8, 2026, which will run for a year. The program is intended to tackle the problem of increasing food poverty and give quick … Read more

Good fortune is being greeted by the South African foster families as the R1,250 foster care grant per child will be credited to their accounts on 08 January 2026. The payment is not only an early but also a very necessary relief at the beginning of the year when usually households’ expenses go up and, … Read more

South Africa is gearing up for a significant phase of electricity reform in 2026 in which they will introduce new rules and regulations to enhance the country’s energy supply, promote energy efficiency, and modernize the electricity sector. The impact of these reforms would also be felt in homes and businesses, including costs, other changes in … Read more

SASSA has confirmed that the War Veterans Grant will finish its movemental payout on 5 January 2026 by paying R2,335, and notifies all beneficiaries located across South Africa to come forward as this will be the last cash check dispatch to be made before the shutting down of the program nationwide. Who Is Affected The … Read more

South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced that the War Veterans Grant will be discontinued, with the final payment of R2,335 credited to eligible recipients’ accounts on Wednesday 05 January 2026. After the disbursement, the grant recipient will be found to be a beneficiary for one last time, before the end of the programme. … Read more

In South African in 2026 to secure support-related assistance in the course of divorce, the deserving sections from society over divorce can be granted financial and social support to ease the economic burdens that usually stretch along with the legal dissolution of the marriage bond. While there is no such thing as a ̈divorce grant … Read more

South Africans are increasingly ditching traditional bank cards as digital payments take on even greater foothold in 2026. From urban centres to small towns, mobile wallets, contactless apps, and QR code payments have emerged as the preferred method for everyday transactions, marking a paradigm shift towards a totally cashless and cardless society. Digital Payments Become … Read more