The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is tightening its systems this year with a major update to how it verifies applicants. Beginning Saturday, 7 June 2025, all new Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant applicants will need to complete the 2025 SASSA verification process. This follows increased scrutiny over the agency’s budget and rising
South Africa is making big moves to regulate the hiring of foreign workers — and it’s about to get a lot stricter. The National Labour Migration Policy 2025 White Paper has officially been approved and will introduce worker quotas across key sectors of the economy. This is aimed at protecting local jobs and tackling rising
South African motorists hoping to receive their driver’s license cards anytime soon may be in for a long wait. The Department of Transport (DoT) has confirmed a shocking backlog of 733,000 unprinted cards, raising serious concerns about the country’s driver licensing system. This revelation came during a parliamentary Q&A last week, where the DoT also
South African parents relying on state support can breathe easy this week as SASSA Children’s grants for June 2025 are scheduled to be paid out on Thursday, 5 June. Despite early concerns around government spending in 2025, the Department of Social Development has committed to keeping child grants flowing, including increases from April’s budget adjustment.
In 2025, updating your address with the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is more than just a formality — it’s a necessity. New rules introduced by the government now allow SASSA to immediately halt grant payments to beneficiaries whose details raise any red flags. Last month, SASSA began enforcing stricter beneficiary verification policies. One
June Sees Major Income Checks as Sassa Targets Hidden Earnings In a sweeping move to curb grant fraud, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has suspended payments to over 210,000 beneficiaries flagged for failing to declare their full income. The action follows intensified income verification procedures and forms part of new compliance measures introduced
June Disbursements Detailed by South African Social Security Agency The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has officially announced the grant disbursement schedule for June 2025, urging recipients to take note of their respective payment days to minimize queues and ensure a smoother collection process. In a recent public notice, Sassa outlined the payment dates
South African motorists are bracing for a fuel price hike this week, as the general fuel levy is set to increase for the first time in three years. At the same time, the country’s economic landscape is being shaken by a weakening rand, questionable public spending, and deepening concerns over corporate governance in major state
Thousands of South African pensioners could be losing out as billions in public pension funds are wasted on risky and politically influenced investments. A group called the Association for Monitoring and Advocacy of Government Pensions (AMAGP) has raised the alarm about how state pension funds are being used. AMAGP represents more than 8,000 retired government
Attention all South African government workers! Great news is finally here – a major salary increase is coming your way in 2025! Whether you’re a nurse, teacher, police officer, or office worker, this massive pay raise means more money in your pocket. The South African government has officially confirmed a new salary structure that will