South Africa’s Everyday Guide: Grants, Services, Sport and What’s Trending
SA Gov Info explains South African government services in plain language and keeps track of the dates that matter to you: grant payments, application deadlines, public holidays, school calendars and the big sport fixtures. Every guide is checked against official sources.
- SASSA dates November 2026
- SARS tax deadline
- Green ID book end date
- SASSA status check
- SRD R370 balance
- NSFAS status meanings
- Universities still open
- Renew driving licence
- Public holidays 2027
- School calendar 2027
- Soweto Derby
- PSL 2026/27
- Springboks fixtures
- Rugby World Cup 2027
- Black Friday 2026
- Petrol price November
- Matric exams 2026
- SA celebrities
- Dollar to rand
- Unisa 2027
- Soapie times
Coming up
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 23 October | SARS tax return deadline for most salary earners |
| 24 October | Carling Knockout last 16 starts |
| 30 October | SASSA Older Persons Grant for November, paid early |
| 31 October | NSFAS 2027 applications close |
| 31 October | Soweto Derby: Pirates v Chiefs, FNB Stadium |
| 4 November | Local government elections, public holiday |
| From 5 November | Local election results come in |
| 8 November | Diwali |
| 13 November | Bafana Bafana vs Kenya, Johannesburg |
| 15 November | Proteas v Bangladesh, 1st Test |
| 19 November | Reserve Bank interest rate decision |
| 27 November | Black Friday |
SASSA Grants and Payment Dates
- SASSA SRD Status Meanings: Pending, Approved, Declined and What to Do Next
- SASSA Grant Increase 2027: When New Amounts Are Announced and Paid
- SASSA Payment Dates for March 2027
- SASSA Payment Dates for February 2027
NSFAS, Matric and Education
All NSFAS guides · All education guides
- myUnisa Login: How to Log In, Reset Your Password and Open myLife Email
- Unisa Applications 2027: Dates, Status Check and What to Do If You Missed It
- Bursaries 2027 in South Africa: Open Bursaries, Closing Dates and How to Apply
- Matric Re-Mark and Re-Check 2027: How to Apply After Your Results
South African Sport
- Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu Biography: Age, Stormers, Springboks and Records
- Mbekezeli Mbokazi Biography: Age, Orlando Pirates, Chicago Fire and Bafana
- Relebohile Mofokeng Biography: Age, Pirates Career, Union Saint-Gilloise Move and Bafana
- Nedbank Golf Challenge 2026: Dates, Players, Course Changes and Tickets
Driving Licences and Vehicles
All driving and vehicle guides
- 10-Year Driving Licence in South Africa: What Cabinet Approved and When It Starts
- PrDP: How to Apply for a Professional Driving Permit in South Africa
- Roadworthy Certificate in South Africa: When You Need It and What Is Checked
- How to Check Traffic Fines Online in South Africa (AARTO 2026 Update)
Trending in South Africa
- Local Government Elections 2026 Results: When and How to Check Them
- SARS Tax Season 2026 Deadline: Last Day Is 23 October for Most Taxpayers
- Black Friday 2026 South Africa: Date, Cyber Monday and Your Consumer Rights
Prices: Fuel, Electricity and Grants
- Repo Rate and Prime Lending Rate South Africa 2026: Current Rates and Next Decision
- Electricity Price Increase 2026/27: What Eskom and Municipal Customers Pay
- Petrol Price November 2026: Expected Increase and Current Prices in South Africa
South African Celebrities
- Black Coffee Biography: Age, Real Name, Grammy Win and Music Career
- Kagiso Rabada Biography: Age, Proteas Career, Records and Teams
- Nomzamo Mbatha Biography: Age, Isibaya, Coming 2 America and Shaka iLembe
- Charlize Theron Biography: Age, Benoni Roots, Oscar and Best Movies
Jobs, UIF and Government Schemes
Labour and employment · Government schemes
- Public Servants Salary Increase 2027: What the Wage Deal Says
- Learnerships 2027 in South Africa: How to Find, Apply and What They Pay
- UIF Contact Numbers 2026: Call Centre, Email and Where to Get Help
- EPWP Jobs: How to Apply for the Expanded Public Works Programme
Loans and Money
- Nedbank Personal Loans: Amounts, Terms, Fees and How to Apply
- SEFA Loans and Funding
- Instant Cash Loans
- Best Personal Loan Providers
Free Calculators and Tools
- SARS PAYE tax calculator
- VAT calculator
- SASSA means test calculator
- APS calculator
- UIF contribution calculator
- Two-pot retirement calculator
- Bond repayment calculator
- Loan calculator
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