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Thousands of students rely on NSFAS funding to pay for accommodation costs while they study. The financial aid scheme conceded that it was unprepared to take over the management of accommodation.
The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant continues to be a crucial support system for unemployed individuals in South Africa. Applications for the June 2025 payment cycle are now open.
While millions of people received their Sassa grant payments for May 2025, many beneficiaries were left unpaid due to an ongoing identity verification process. These individuals must now take action to restore their grant benefits.
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.
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Millions of unemployed South Africans applied for the R370 Sassa grant for June 2025. These individuals can now check their grant status to see if their payment has been approved and when it will be paid
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) is set to distribute May 2025 social grant payments and has outlined the eligibility criteria for individuals applying for financial support.
Prospective students hoping to study at the University of South Africa (Unisa) still have a few hours left to apply for admission for the second semester of the 2025 academic year. Unisa has confirmed that applications for Semester 2 will officially close today, 9 May 2025.
Thousands of young people across South Africa have already applied for Phase 5 teaching assistant jobs. Today, 9 May 2025, is the final opportunity to submit applications for these roles.
Financially vulnerable individuals are encouraged to apply for Sassa grants to access support in June 2025. Once an application is submitted, applicants can perform a Sassa status check to confirm their eligibility for payment.
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Sassa has undertaken an initiative to ensure only deserving individuals receive grant payments. This initiative has led to some grants being suspended.
NSFAS-funded students have not been receiving their allowances payments. The government bursary scheme has placed the blame for this on institutions.
Some Sassa grant beneficiaries will not receive their May 2025 payments on time, as the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) undertakes efforts to strengthen the integrity of the social grants system.
Applications for Sassa's June 2025 grant payments are now open. Here's a guide on how to apply.
South Africa’s largest university, the University of South Africa (Unisa), has officially opened applications for Semester 2 of the 2025 academic year. Prospective students are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible, with the deadline fast approaching.
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Millions of vulnerable South Africans rely on social grants for support. The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has now opened applications for June 2025.
Hundreds of students are still owed NSFAS allowance payments from 2024. The financial aid scheme has now set a deadline.
A major challenge with student funding was detected by NSFAS. The challenge affected TVET College students.
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has commenced distributing social grants for May 2025. Millions of people across the country are expected to receive their payments this week.
Motorists will breathe a sigh of relief from Wednesday as the cost of all grades of petrol is set to come down. Here’s the May 2025 fuel price adjustments.
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Millions of South Africans rely on social grants each month. Here’s when the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) will pay grants in May 2025.
Millions of people receive Sassa grant payments monthly. An update on grant payments has been provided.
Sassa grants are usually distributed in the first week of each month. However, May 2025 will see a delay.
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