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
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
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
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
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 officials have revealed a complete financial relief plan for 2025 that seeks to assist citizens with the rising costs of living and inflation. The upgraded Assurance Package provides cash payments for eligible Singaporeans with a maximum payment of $1308. Payments differ based on individual scenarios. This Preemptive Economic action integrates many support payment systems … Read more
Singapore has completely overhauled their work visa system in 2025, which poses both advantages and challenges for professional foreigners. The visa system comes with stricter measures and enhanced compliance requirements which foreign employees and potential professionals targeting for opportunities in the Lion City must be abreast with. Exponential Growth of SEligibility Criteria! From January 2025, … Read more
A new policy announced by SASSA will grant social assistance to citizens, undergoing major changes that impact south Africa’s social grant system. The New Cap On Income Restrictions! With the new policy, effective August 20, 2025, SASSA will now enforce a strict limit of social assistance grants or R8076 per month for reciepients. Payments above … Read more
Public sector workers in South Africa are encountering a notable change in their career progression. The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) has raised the compulsory retirement age to 67 years, marking an increase from the former 65 years. This revision will take effect on August 1, 2025. In South Africa’s pension history, this change represents … Read more
SASSA has announced payment schedules for different grant types for the year 2025. The Child Support Grant payment of R560 will assist caregivers and will be paid on September 5, 2025. The Old Age Grant for elderly citizens will be paid in August 2025, and payments will begin on the first of the month. This … Read more