Staff Writer

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).

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).

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

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.

Many South Africans depend on the Sassa SRD grant to help them cover basic living expenses. If your SRD grant application for May 2025 was declined, here’s what you need to know about why this may have happened and how to appeal the decision.

Submitting a NSFAS appeal can be stressful as you wait to find out if you will receive funding. Many of the students who submitted NSFAS appeals have received an appeal status that reads Finalized. 

South Africa’s largest university, the University of South Africa (Unisa), has officially opened Semester 2 applications for the 2025 academic year. Students are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this limited opportunity.

Millions of unemployed people in South Africa rely on the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant to purchase essential items each month. However, an important regulatory deadline could affect the April 2025 payment of this vital support.

NSFAS overpaid students during the April 2025 allowance payment cycle. Students will now be required to pay their rent or risk eviction.

A significant change has been introduced to the teaching assistant job requirements. For the first time, individuals who previously worked as teaching assistants may now apply for positions in Phase 5.

Payment delays for accommodation allowances have placed students at risk of eviction. NSFAS revealed some of the reasons payments are delayed.

More than one million students across South Africa benefit from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). The scheme has now confirmed the allowance amounts students will receive in May 2025.

Concerns have been raised over the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa)'s data management and record-keeping systems, following the payment of social grants to more than 75,000 deceased beneficiaries in the last financial year.