This August marks an important date in the calendar for South Africa in social security matters as SASSA plans to implement a Mobility Grant. This unique grant tries to solve one of the greatest problems for South Africans living with a disability which is the challenge of moving freely to access services and navigate the … Read more
Singapore’s recognition of National Service contributions has taken a digital leap forward with the introduction of LifeSG credits. This initiative, announced during Budget 2024, represents the government’s commitment to honoring the sacrifices made by past and present national servicemen. What Are National Service LifeSG Credits? The National Service LifeSG Credits program provides eligible national servicemen … Read more
Singapore recently announced an initiative to appreciate National Service. The NS LifeSG Credits program gives $189 in digital credits to both current and former servicemen as a sign of gratitude for their commitment to the nation. Who Is Eligible For The $189 Credits! The scheme focuses on two categories of servicemen. Firstly, all Full-Time National … Read more
The fuel market in 2025 has surprised many analysts and consumers alike. While widespread concerns about significant price hikes dominated early discussions, actual data from the Energy Information Administration shows retail gasoline prices averaging $3.06-$3.16 per gallon in early 2025, representing a decrease of about 11 cents per gallon compared to 2024. This trend contradicts … Read more
Mr. Tan, Singapore’s Minister of Manpower, shared an exciting update for job seekers: the government will launch a special one-time payout of S$1398 for Singapore citizens who are still looking for a job in 2025. This is designed to lighten the load on people actively hunting for work while economic twists and turns continue to … Read more
Every teacher in South Africa received good news in 2025 when the Department of Basic Education made public that it would increase teacher salaries across the country. This comes after long negotiations between public sector unions and government officials, which resulted in a multi-year wage deal that aims to beneficially transform the compensation of South … Read more
South African homeowners under financial strain can now tap into the new R1398 Mortgage Relief Scheme, which kicked off on 1 August 2025. Brought to life by the Department of Human Settlements, the plan aims to give low to middle-income families some relief from rising monthly home loan bills, especially now that living costs and … Read more
The government of Singapore has implemented an advanced grocery relief program in 2025 as part of their broader multi-faceted strategy aimed at addressing rising living expenses with tailored initiatives that cater to citizens of various income levels. The government’s holistic strategy also consists of the SG60 Anniversary Vouchers, Enhanced Grocery Voucher Schemes, and targeted assistance … Read more
The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant keeps helping jobless South Africans get by in 2025. Because the payment just jumped up from R350 to R370, a lot of people whose applications were turned down want to fight the decision. Here’s a simple guide to help you through the appeal steps this year. How to … Read more
The new update from the government of Singapore is a delightful news for the commuters across the island nation. In The enhanced transit voucher program for 2025, eligible transit users will be given a sum of $64, thus providing a public transport credit system which is a step in the right direction towards Singaporeans. Singapore’s … Read more