Instead of the support and inclusion of families that take care of children with severe disabilities, who also care for the physically and mentally sick, the following people will have to loosen what Death, New Rules and Time Frame in order to remain eligible for the support. Increasing the Care Dependency Grant to R1,961 monthly … Read more
South Africa’s pension landscape has come under the spotlight as new rules for the pension age will start affecting workers and future retirees as of January 25, 2026. The changes also spot the evolving trend towards retirement age, periods of retirement credit or contributions (subject to potential loss), and long-term financial planning, particularly with regard … Read more
The South Africa Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Programme is serving as a lifeline to vulnerable individuals. The recent update confirms that the relevant details for January 2026 will apply to the R350 SRD Grant distribution. Beneficiaries should follow up on their specific dates, for early planning will prevent missed payments, long queues, and potential … Read more
Recent online headlines talked about the story of the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) delaying the retirement age for South African public servants from age 66 to 67 from January 2026. However, the relevant official sources have dismissed this rumour and pension administrators’ repudiation against such statements. These claims, in short, have no truth to … Read more
The official payment schedule for January and February 2026 has just been issued by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). This schedule has critical dates which must be observed by the millions of grant beneficiaries. With some changes in some cases compared to the previous cycle, the updated schedule helps the recipients to plan … Read more
News of the R5,200 monthly stipend benefiting public higher institutions and TVET students is now coming true for students who largely save under this allowance to meet their daily needs as well as educational expenses. With the timelines now getting clearer, students can make informed financial budgets as well as academic predictions based on a … Read more
SASSA is refining its income rules for the SRD of Distress Grant for the year 2026, stipulating the manner in which applications are assessed and payments made. The SRD R370 grant remains one of the most important support mechanisms available to the unemployed and individuals or households with a very low income, providing critical support … Read more
The retirement savings landscape of South Africa is set to change significantly when Two-Pot Retirement System is rolled out sometime in 2026. This system introduces a more flexible approach for saving for retirement, with easier access to the workers’ personal contributions, while creating security for their financial well-being in the long run. This reform so … Read more