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Latest (May 2026)
NewSASSA vs Postbank: Will June 2026 grant payments be affected?
The Constitutional Court heard urgent arguments between SASSA and Postbank in May 2026. June payments are confirmed safe - here is what the case is about and what Gold Card holders must do before 31 August.
Read the explainer →June 2026 petrol price: Why it goes up and what diesel drivers save
Petrol forecast +R1.69/L from 3 June as the government halves its fuel levy relief. Diesel drops R2.44/L. Official gazette expected 29 May. Full price table plus the July warning.
See forecast prices →City Power owes Eskom R6.8bn - what it means for Joburg electricity
Eskom issued a formal PAJA notice on 15 May 2026 threatening to cut supply to Johannesburg from 8 July unless City Power resolves its R6.8 billion debt. What happened, the history, and what you can do.
Read the full story →SASSA & Grants
SASSA Payment Dates - Live Schedule
Live SASSA payment dates for the current and next month. Old age pension, disability, child support, and SRD R370 dates with collection tips.
View payment dates →June 2026 SASSA Payment Dates
Older Persons: 2 June. Disability: 3 June. Children: 4 June. SRD R370: 24-30 June. Grant amounts (R2,400 old age, R580 child support) effective from April 2026.
See full June dates →SASSA Gold Card: Switch to Postbank Black Card by 31 August 2026
About 600,000 SASSA Gold Card holders still need to switch to the new Postbank Black Card. Free, no forms, only need your SA ID. Done in minutes at Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, Boxer or SPAR.
How to switch →SASSA Old Age Grant: Amounts, Eligibility and How to Apply
Everything about the SASSA old age pension grant for people 60 and older. Current amount R2,400/month (R2,420 if 75+), means test, application process.
Read guide →Electricity & Outages
Eskom Load Shedding Schedule 2026 - Live Status
Current Eskom load shedding stage, today’s schedule, and area lookups. Load shedding has been suspended since 2025 - verify the latest status here.
Check live status →City Power Outages Today - Johannesburg
Live City Power planned and unplanned outages across Johannesburg suburbs. Sourced from official City Power announcements.
View today's outages →Cape Town Electricity Outages - CityPower
Planned and unplanned electricity outages in Cape Town from official City of Cape Town service alerts.
View Cape Town outages →Fuel Prices
June 2026 Petrol & Diesel Price Forecast
Petrol 95 inland forecast R28.32/L (+R1.69). Diesel 50ppm inland forecast R28.73/L (-R2.44). Official DMRE gazette expected 29 May, effective 3 June.
See full breakdown →Fuel Cost Calculator
Calculate the exact fuel cost for any South African route at current petrol and diesel prices. Includes upcoming June 2026 price preview.
Calculate your trip →Fuel Prices by Province
Current inland and coastal petrol and diesel prices by province. Petrol 95 inland: R26.63/L. Diesel 50ppm inland: R31.17/L.
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