Staff Writer

The latest Employment Equity regulations came into effect in the middle of April, and will be applied to reports in September this year. But how will these new rules impact your business?

A young man from Ocean View has embraced learning as a way to build a successful career. The support of the Prescient Foundation Scholarship Programme has helped him achieve his early success. 

Many South Africans rely on the Sassa SRD grant to meet their essential needs. If your June 2025 application was declined, understanding the common reasons for rejection and knowing your next steps is crucial.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has confirmed that the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant will continue until 31 March 2026, extending support for unemployed South Africans amid ongoing economic challenges.

The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) has initiated a nine-month review of South Africa’s social grant payment system to resolve ongoing payment disruptions affecting millions of vulnerable beneficiaries.

Millions of South Africans rely on the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant each month to meet their basic needs. Those who submitted R370 grant applications and are approved for May 2025 will receive their payments during the designated payout period.

Frustrated students say they have been left stranded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) after months of unpaid allowances, forcing many to go without accommodation, food, and other essentials.

Government jobs offer competitive salaries and benefits. Sassa has provided an important update on available jobs.

A petition urging the government to raise the Sassa pension to R5,000 has been reviewed by the Department of Social Development (DSD), which has outlined why the proposed increase cannot be implemented.

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has extended operating hours on Saturdays in May to accommodate the increased demand for Smart ID cards from naturalised citizens and permanent residents from visa-exempt countries.

NSFAS has faced significant criticism regarding its expensive Cape Town lease. Steps are being taken which would allow the scheme to move out of the premises.

Although the 2025 academic year is nearly halfway through, more than 12,000 university students are still uncertain about their funding status from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

Over a million South African students depend on NSFAS for funding, including monthly allowances. Here's what to expect for June 2025 payments.

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) is under pressure to boost efficiency and curb fraud in its 2025/26 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).

inq. Group, a leader in intelligent connectivity and digital solutions, has been named the winner of the Innovation for Business Growth category at the prestigious Intelligent ICT Awards Africa, held on 8 May 2025.

The Police's Special Investigating Unit (SIU) will be investigating allegations of serious maladministration at the National Skills Fund - as well as allegations of unlawful conduct by officials, and potential mismanagement of NSF funds.

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has raised alarm over the termination of student accommodation contracts with unaccredited providers during the academic term.

NSFAS has officially opened Trimester 2 funding applications for students enrolled at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges.

The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant plays a critical role in South Africa as it remains the only government financial support available to unemployed adults. However, major changes are on the horizon, according to the African National Congress (ANC).

SRD grant applicants whose applications were declined due to incorrect personal details—such as names or surnames—can now update their information to qualify for the May 2025 payment cycle.