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
An R961 senior grant will soon be given to the elderly citizens as a one-time assistance. It is carried out to offer solutions to the elderly who are facing basic living expenses such as food, utilities, and healthcare. The bonuses come at a time when so many of the elderly are already undergoing difficulties to … Read more
Several thousand South African students, on the NSFAS scholarship, are reportedly facing a significant degree of uncertainty, mostly concerning the delay of their monthly R5,200 allowance. This factor remains a matter of deep concern across a number of universities and TVET colleges, where many students’ survival into their studies is to some extent fully dependent … 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
An applicant who is 18-59 years of age or a child of 0-17 years, a disabled child under the guardianship of such a candidate or any convicted person with an income of R650 and R870 per month is qualified to receive a R2,110 grant. The qualification of the R2,100 grant is established by the SASSA … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has communicated that R560 grant payment for January 2026 will take place for qualifying beneficiaries. This monthly support comes under the government’s social assistance framework for assisting vulnerable individuals in managing primary expenses. As we draw closer to the new payment cycle, beneficiaries should understand the eligibility requirements … Read more
The Senior citizens of South Africa are getting ready for the end of January, 2026, the day when they are expected to access SASSA’s Old Age Grant, with the new grant amount and the official date of payment for the eligible recipients released. It is important to note that the Old Age Grant remains an … Read more
An additional welfare amount for the holidays set at R1050 has been secured by the government to be paid in January 2026, to the joy of the senior citizens. The purpose of this additional support is to allow pensioners to better handle the ever-increasing living costs while enjoying a more dignified and secure festive season. … Read more