South African government

South Africa SASSA grant updates July–September 2026

23 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: SASSA implements strict means testing on South African grant beneficiaries

In mid-2026, South Africa’s Department of Social Development announced increases to the Old-Age Grant (R2,400–R2,420) and introduced smart-queue kiosks to manage service delivery. However, the agency disclosed a R4.8 bil

US-South Africa Afrikaner refugee policy

2 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: South Africa refugee program: U.S. to admit 17,500 Afrikaners

The United States administration has announced plans to prioritize South African Afrikaners in its 2027 refugee admissions program. The administration intends to set a ceiling of 17,500 refugees for fiscal year 2027, a s

NSFAS 2027 student funding application process

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: NSFAS opens 2027 funding applications in South Africa

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has opened the application window for the 2027 academic year. The process began on 18 September 2026 and is set to close on 31 October 2026, with funding outcomes expecte

South African Airways strategic and regional developments

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: South African Airways wins industry award amid regional diplomatic tensions

The South African government has initiated a new process to find a strategic equity partner for South African Airways (SAA). This follows the failure of a March 2024 deal with the Takatso Aviation consortium, which colla

Sharpeville massacre legal redress efforts

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Sharpeville massacre survivors seek legal redress in South Africa

Survivors and relatives of those killed or injured during the 1960 Sharpeville massacre have initiated legal action against the South African government. The plaintiffs are seeking official recognition, reparations for m