The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has announced that some social grant payments for May 2025 will be delayed, affecting a specific group of beneficiaries. The agency urges those impacted to visit local Sassa offices to verify their personal details and update financial information to avoid suspension of payments. Why Are May 2025 Grant … Read more
Millions of vulnerable individuals in South Africa rely on monthly financial support from the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa). If you are planning to access a Sassa social grant in June 2025, it’s important to know how to apply, track your status, and ensure your payments are not delayed. Types of Sassa Grants Available … Read more
The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, currently valued at R370, has been a critical source of financial support for millions of South Africans. However, not every application is approved — and many individuals are left frustrated when they receive a rejection notice. If your SRD grant application for May 2025 was declined, it’s important … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has issued a warning that delays in identity verification could result in delayed SRD grant payments. With millions relying on the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, timely completion of the identity verification process is crucial for approved beneficiaries. According to Senzeni Ngubeni, Sassa’s spokesperson in Mpumalanga, … Read more
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has announced that it has resolved the majority of appeal applications submitted for the 2025 academic year, offering hope to thousands of students who initially faced rejection. NSFAS plays a vital role in enabling access to higher education by providing bursaries and student loans to qualifying students enrolled … Read more
Title: How to Appeal a Rejected R370 Sassa SRD Grant for May 2025 Millions of unemployed South Africans rely on the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, administered by the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa), to meet their basic needs. However, due to the high volume of applications and strict verification processes, some … Read more
On a day meant to celebrate national unity and reflection, Minister of Higher Education and Training, Nobuhle Nkabane, used the public holiday to address yet another NSFAS payment delay—this time affecting thousands of TVET College students. The Minister acknowledged that while education is a fundamental right, recent failures in the administration of student funding have … Read more
Despite earlier assurances from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), approximately 800 TVET College students have yet to receive their April 2025 allowance payments. This was confirmed by Minister of Higher Education and Training, Nobuhle Nkabane, who addressed the ongoing concerns surrounding delayed student funding. Delays at One TVET College Still Unresolved According to … Read more
South Africa’s long-anticipated VAT increase, which was scheduled to take effect on 1 May 2025, has officially been withdrawn, following political disputes, legal challenges, and mounting pressure from opposition parties and the public. The decision was confirmed after Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana wrote to the Speaker of the National Assembly to halt the implementation of … Read more
Are you a Black female student in South Africa with aspirations in Chemistry, Engineering, or the Sciences? The BASF South Africa Trust Bursary 2025 is your opportunity to secure financial support for your educational journey. This full-cost bursary aims to uplift and empower academically strong, financially disadvantaged women in the sciences, propelling them toward successful … Read more