As 2025 begins, many South African workers are confused about whether the official retirement age has changed. Rumours, online claims and misleading headlines have suggested that the retirement age is now fixed at 65 for everyone. However, the truth is different. South Africa does not have a single national retirement age that applies to all … Read more
Come 2026 and South Africans are to witness an introduction to a brand-new set of Smart ID rules as the government overhauls its identification systems and strengthens security processes in the country. These smart ID modifications form part of a wider initiative to eradicate old identity documents and make fraud reduction and age-specific alignment certainties … Read more
South Africa has entered 2025 with a stronger, more disciplined approach to road safety. After years of rising accident rates and ongoing concerns about reckless driving, the government has introduced a sharper, more structured penalty system aimed at reducing violations and encouraging responsible road behaviour. The updated rules focus on stricter fines, clearer offence categories … Read more
Millions of South Africans continue to rely on the gold payment card issued by South African Social Security Agency to access their monthly grants. As 2025 approaches, many beneficiaries are concerned about whether their existing payment card will remain valid, whether replacements are needed, and what the updated rules mean for accessing grant money. The … Read more
South Africa has taken the step to implement a new standardized number plate system aimed at redesigning vehicle registration and improve road safety. The modified number plates in new designs supersede the older varieties that were different across the provinces, the purpose is for coming up with one harmonized system for the federation. According to … Read more
Question: What is it about December? Simply by looking around during the winter, even a backyard-turned-gardener can rightly claim the garden to have gone extremely silent and sleepy this time of the year. Amazing how humans are never tired of thinking about change: December is always the month when one can expect a change in … Read more
Very soon in South Africa, the introduction of new digital driver’s licenses, a change from the traditionally papered card licenses, has been expected. This change is expected to bring modernity to the licensing system, ensuring greater security while making it more convenient for motorists to carry and opt to verify their licenses. The endeavour toward … Read more
As South Africa prepares for the economic challenges ahead, the government has confirmed updated rates for both the national minimum wage and key social grants for 2026. These adjustments are aimed at easing the pressure on low-income workers and vulnerable households struggling with the rising cost of living. The revised figures reflect efforts to keep … Read more
South African families are preparing for a major relief announcement as a new R3,000 childcare support payment is scheduled to begin from 15 December 2025. The benefit is designed to ease financial pressure on households caring for children in low-income and vulnerable conditions. With living costs continuing to rise, the December rollout marks one of … Read more
It has been announced by SASSA that, as is part of their regular social grant cycle, beneficiaries will receive R370 for the month of December, thereby giving them some degree of financial relief in these festive moments. Given the ever-increasing living costs, those who fall on grants can, therefore, usefully preempt on payments and, thus, … Read more