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The year 2025 saw the South African government launching the Youth Grant for Support to address unemployment in the youth and financial hardships. If an eligible youth applies, they may be entitled to application of a one-time grant of R12,500. It is regarded partly as emergency assistance, not a monthly stipend. With this money, a … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has laid down the official dates for October 2025 grant payments. Beneficiaries are advised to note these dates to ensure they get their grants on time and thus budget well for their month. October Payment Dates For Grants The grant payment dates are set out as follows: These … Read more
South Africa is set to launch a major revision of the arrangement of its traffic laws with the country-wide implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act. On 1 September 2026, a new demerit points system will be implemented and will govern everywhere in South Africa in punishing traffic violations. Why Is … Read more
From a flight of fancy across the Internet waves, the South African government was said to be interested in raising the statutory retirement age for public servants from 65 to 67, with the proviso that it comes into force from September 2025. There is no scrap of solid information or official announcement in the public … Read more
In South Africa, the SRD Grant forms part of a greater social protection system and is made available through the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). Up until September 2025, the SRD Grant maintained its pay-out of R370 a month, helping individuals without income to meet basic needs. Many applicants now keenly await an announcement … Read more
The Canada Grocery Rebate is meant to be a federal relief measure that helps low- and modest-income households facing the rising costs of food and rent. Managed by the CRA, it is complementary to the GST/HST credit and not a separate program altogether. This rebate was first introduced in 2023 during which period the government … Read more
The Grant of R700 is part of the SRD programme offered in South Africa and implemented by SASSA. It is given to needy people who are out of jobs, offering some relief until more permanent supports are in place. Who Is Eligible? Usually, applicants for this R700 SRD Grant would need to meet certain requirements … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) disclosed the universally acknowledged payment dates for October 2025 for the Old Age Grant. This information is crucial for millions of pensioners, as these grants are their only source of income. Beneficiaries will be treated to an increased payment amounting to R2,315 as a recent measure to support … Read more
A formalized schedule exists in Canada for the dates of paying major federal benefits by means of direct deposit, or mailed cheque if bank info had never been updated. In the month of September 2025, some major payments are scheduled to take place at the end of the month. These payments will be for CPP, … Read more
A Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is a monthly cash grant given by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) to an eligible unemployed person who is aged 18-59 and is not able to support himself by any other means. The grant amount has been variously reported as R550 per month (or thereabouts), which … Read more