How are UIF claims calculated and paid?
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) uses a specific formula to calculate the benefits received by employees. Read more about UIF benefits and payment here.
Who can claim UIF and how much can they claim?
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) was established to give short-term relief to individuals when they lose their job due to adoption, maternity, and parental leave, as well as illness.
RDP Housing FAQ’s
The Department of Housing has confirmed that more than 3 million RDP houses have been built and have benefited up to 20 million people. Read all RDP Housing FAQ’s here.
SASSA Gold Cards Valid until 31 December 2023 & Renewal
SASSA grant recipients with gold cards expiring in April 2023 can now also collect their new gold cards from post offices across the country.
How to apply for RDP Housing
The RDP Housing Programme allows beneficiaries the opportunity to have their very own, fully built house completely free of charge. Find out how to apply here!
SASSA Loans – Don’t Get Scammed!
SASSA has confirmed that they do NOT offer loans (such as electricity, airtime, personal loans or pre-payment of grants). Find out what to do if you have been scammed.
South African Government Bursaries and Scholarships
The government of South Africa offers many bursary and scholarship to students without the financial means to cover their studies. See what your funding options are here!
Early Grant Payments for SASSA Recipients by TymeBank
TymeBank is planning to launch a product called “Grant Advance”, for SASSA grant recipients, to allow recipients to take a portion of their grants 10 days before payment date.
SASSA SRD Status “Awaiting Reapplication”
If you applied for the R350 SRD Grant but you get the “Awaiting Reapplication” message when checking your SASSA status, this means that you need to reapply.
PayShap Fees
Find out how much is costs to make a transaction using PayShap from any of the 4 major banks, as well as a comparison of current banking fees.