Caitlyn Samuels

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), with the issue placed at the centre of South Africa’s 2026/27 development agenda.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged global leaders to take decisive and coordinated action to tackle inequality, describing it as the biggest barrier to human development and economic progress.

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has called on the private sector, labour organisations and civil society to work with government to transform South Africa’s skills system and tackle unemployment.

The government has launched a new 4IR Lab that is aimed at boosting skills development, and preparing young people for the jobs of the future.  

Some Sassa grant beneficiaries will be getting their grants before the Easter weekend, while some will have to wait until after the weekend. Here are the Sassa grant payment dates for April 2026. 

Remarks about working from home in response to the international petrol supply shortage caused some controversy. So the Department responsible for petrol supply in SA has clarified the issue. 

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially announced the social grant payment dates for the 2026/2027 financial year, giving millions of beneficiaries clarity on when they will receive their monthly payments.

The SRD Grant was not increased this year like other grants, and is still at R370. Grant beneficiaries are often asking us whether or not they need to reapply to keep receiving the grant. 

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is calling on social grant beneficiaries to respond to official 30-day notices requesting them to visit SASSA offices for grant reviews.This can ensure they avoid suspensions or terminations of grants. 

As South Africa prepares for the 2026 Budget Speech, President Cyril Ramaphosa has shifted the national conversation from recovery to cautious optimism, saying the country is on the brink of faster economic growth.

During the recent State of the Nation speech, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that the R370 SRD grant will be extended for another 12 months. Members of the public are invited to submit comments on this policy decision. 

Millions of South Africans submit applications to receive the social relief of distress R370 grant each month. However, not all individuals who apply are successful, and these applicants are encouraged to submit an appeal.

The Department of Home Affairs had a record year - issuing more than 4 million smart ID cards during the 2025 calendar year, marking the highest annual delivery rate in the department’s history.

The Department of Employment and Labour has announced a series of important measures aimed at strengthening worker protection and closing long-standing compliance gaps at businesses in SA. 

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation has announced that his department will strengthen its long-standing partnership with the the Basic Education Department to improve learner performance in mathematics and science.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has confirmed that funding decisions have now been finalised for all valid applications received for the 2026 academic year.

Social grants ensure that millions of vulnerable South Africans can survive every month. Sassa confirmed grant payments for the first month of 2026. 

Millions of people are set to receive social grant payments in December 2025. The grant payment agency has begun payments, and also taken the time to warn beneficiaries about the latest fake news about grants that is currently spreading. 

Seeing that we are now heading towards December, you might be curious about the Sassa grant payment dates for December 2025. Sassa has now confirmed the Sassa grant payment dates for December.

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, has called on South Africa’s private sector to help tackle youth unemployment by creating more internship opportunities for young graduates.