South African motorists are to be relieved financially as the fuel prices are to be lowered in January 2026. After months of pressure from rising transport and living costs, the price change is likely to lighten up the load of households, commuters, and businesses that are heavily using fuel. The decrease comes at a very … Read more
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has made a proclamation that it would modify its funding rules for the academic year 2026, which would be a major change for students of the higher education and technical vocational education and training (TVET) colleges across South Africa. The main objective of these changes is to facilitate … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced the January 2026 social grant payment schedule, which has now become a great source of certainty for the beneficiaries regarding the dates of the payments. The announcement comes along with a series of warnings about the increasing number of scams that target grant recipients, particularly on … Read more
In January 2026, South Africa will witness a rural water projects worth R2 billion which is earmarked for a major infrastructure push and an important milestone in the fight against water shortages in poor communities. It is estimated that the project will give millions of rural residents access to clean and reliable water. A Major … Read more
The South African government confirmed that a new Universal Income Programme will be rolled out starting January 2026, marking the transition from the Social Relief of Distress grant over a period. This comes as a more stable and structured form of income support for the unemployed and low-income adults and seeks to break away from … Read more
Beneficiaries of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) finally have all the 2026 dates and can rest assured about the arrears that appeared in the monthly calendar. This announcement clarifies the timing of the receipt of transfers for all SASSA beneficiaries next year, disabled persons, the aging community, grant receipts, foster care grant, and … Read more
South African Students Congress SASCO have welcomed decisions about funding allocations of National Student Financial Scheme and considered them to be positive steps toward stabilising access to higher education. However, while appreciating the few gains we have made, they warned that substantive risks remain. These are bedevilling the future of thousands of students and cannot … Read more
January 15, 2026 will see the implementation of a nation-wide cash withdrawal cap for any withdrawal made via an ATM or a payment card in South Africa. This is a stark variation of visiting ATMs and pulling out notes as part of daily banking. For What Purpose the Cash Withdrawal Cap Is Being Introduced Increasing … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency has confirmed that a new single-household rule, as from 15 January 2026, will come into effect across the social grants system framework. The change is intended to mess the grating and unfairness within the system with respect to several grants within the same household, eventually making it more equitable … Read more
South Africans are facing the financial consequences of what has been described as a R76 billion mistake, as rising costs, higher tariffs, and increased public debt continue to place pressure on households. The situation has sparked widespread frustration, with many citizens questioning how such a massive financial burden ended up being passed on to the … Read more