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After more than 7 years as deputy, Buti Manamela is promoted to replace the former Minister of Higher Education Nobuhle Nkabane, who has been fired after weeks of controversy. 

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has confirmed that the 2026 Online Admissions Application process for Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners will officially open this week on Thursday. 

Sassa is currently processing SRD Grant payments for the fifth month of 2025. Here's where you can collect your SRD grant payments for July 2025.

The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant remains the only financial assistance available to unemployed individuals in South Africa. However, if your circumstances have improved or you no longer meet the eligibility requirements, you can choose to cancel your SRD grant application for July 2025.

More than 10 million people have submitted applications for the R370 grant. Sassa has confirmed when approved SRD grant applicants will be paid in June 2025. 

It is now easier than ever for job seekers to get to interviews with the free bus travel programme expanded to assist more people who are looking for jobs. 

This Youth Month we meet one Ivory Park-born entrepreneur has already done what many spend decades chasing. Nothando Zwane aleady owns her own business!

Software training academy WeThinkCode_ has received a grant of R35million to roll out training programmes in AI skills for South African and Kenyan youth. 

Millions of unemployed South Africans depend on social assistance. The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) offers the R370 grant as temporary relief for those with no income.

A new biometric identification system in use by SASSA is causing problems for many grant recipients who are not able to be verified under the new process. 

President Cyril Ramaphosa made a visit to a school in Tshwane to see the Teaching Assistants who were employed there as part of the BEEI programme.  

South Africa is keeping a close watch on a newly detected COVID-19 variant which is contributing to a spike in infections across parts of Asia.

Sassa provides crucial support to vulnerable citizens through its SRD grant but not all applications are successful. If your SRD grant application for May 2025 was rejected, you might be wondering why.

Many students enrolled at South Africa's largest university receive financial support from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). Here's how their allowances will be paid for June 2025.

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.

As May 2025 SRD grant payments conclude, attention shifts to upcoming disbursements. If your June 2025 SRD grant application was unsuccessful, you have the option to submit an appeal.

The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant, widely known as the R370 grant, provides essential financial support to millions of South Africans experiencing economic hardship.

Allowances ensure students can cover essential costs related to their studies. NSFAS has announced a payment run for May 2025.

Over 18 million South Africans are set to receive social grant payments in June 2025. The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has confirmed both the payment dates and available collection points for the upcoming month.

With June approaching, many South Africans are eager to know how much they will receive from their social grants.