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South African motor-vehicle operators above the age of 60 are being forewarned of the new regulations that will take place in renewing driving licenses from 5 January 2026. When a senior driver fails to comply with prescribed medical fitness assessments and papers, the driving license therapy will run the automatic cancellation of such a driving … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency acknowledges the rise in the Child Support Grant for 2025, providing good news to millions of families across the country. This program is essential as it provides financial assistance intended to assist low-income households to cater for the most basic needs of the children while poor family circumstances relative … Read more
South Africa is planning for a new retirement for retirees as a pensionable age deal modification is due to go into effect from January 2026. The amendment veers away from the expectation that workers should retire at 60, the traditional norm for that country (with wider implications regarding economic pressures and increased average life spans … Read more
However, it could soon bring good news for South Africans at the pumps as estimates are that the price of petrol will drop below the R20 per litre mark. If this was to happen, it would bring a fresh lease of life for motorists accustomed to foot-dragging and homes buckling with living and transport expenses … Read more
As new academic sessions come, the National Student Finance Appeals Scheme on the quest to yield a leave that students need while attending further steps toward their education. The update is seen to arrive at an important point in time when various stakeholders are preparing for registration and large numbers of students are finalizing their … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has put out the January 2026 grant disbursement schedule with exact payment dates for the various beneficiaries. This notification embraces the Older Persons Grant, Child Support Grant, and Disability Grant, so that around the new year, millions of South Africans will be able to manage their finances easily. … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has already started to payout the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant for January 2026. The beneficiaries are urged to check their approval status right away so that they are not late in receiving the money. The SRD grant is a financial aid program which is temporary … Read more
In the year 2026, South Africans will have moved away from traditional bank cards, opting for digital payment methods instead. Contactless technologies, mobile wallets, and app-based payments drawn to major cities and smaller towns are remodeling everyday transactions. Money itself is in transition as consumers react with cash variations to businesses. Once seen only as … Read more
The South African government has revised the January 2026 Mortgage Relief Scheme, which will provide R1,400 financial help to qualifying homeowners. The programme is aimed at individuals and families who find it difficult to make their monthly mortgage payments because of the increase in living costs and economic pressures. The scheme will concentrate on the … Read more
The fine of the tolling system had been doubled by a High Court judge since 2010, following the successful 10-year legal crusade of the Automobile Association (AA). The establishment of a somewhat disputed judgment has remained fixed steadfastly in place with section 55 of the various bills laid before Parliament to this day. The LIFT … Read more