Guides
How to actually get it done in South Africa. Plain language, no jargon, no sign-up - what it costs, how long it takes, and exactly who to call.
How to Apply for the SRD R370 Grant
A plain-language, step-by-step guide to applying for the SASSA Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R370 grant online - who qualifies, what you need, and the mistakes that get people declined.
SRD Grant Declined? How to Check Your Status and Appeal
Your SRD R370 grant says declined or pending? Here is what each status means, how to check it free without data, and the two-step process to appeal and get back-pay.
How to Apply for the Child Support Grant
A clear guide to the SASSA Child Support Grant - the R580-a-month grant for caregivers, who qualifies, the documents you need, and how to claim the extra R250 top-up.
Which SASSA Grant Can I Get? All Grants and Amounts for 2026
A plain overview of every SASSA grant - SRD, Child Support, Old Age, Disability, Foster Care and more - with the 2026/2027 amounts and who qualifies for each.
How to Pay or Dispute a Traffic Fine in South Africa
Got a traffic fine? You have 32 working days to pay at a 50% discount, make a representation, or elect to be tried. Here is exactly what to do - and how to avoid it becoming a warrant of arrest.
How to Get a Police Clearance Certificate from SAPS
A SAPS police clearance certificate proves your criminal record status in South Africa. Here is how to apply online or in person, what it costs, and how long to expect to wait.
How to Apply for a Smart ID or Passport Without the Queue
Book your Smart ID or passport online through eHomeAffairs or a bank branch and skip the Home Affairs queue. The steps, the fees, what to bring, and how to actually find an open slot.
How to Renew Your Driver's Licence (and Survive the Card Backlog)
Renew your South African driver's licence the smart way - when to start, how to book online on NaTIS, what it costs, and how the temporary licence and the printing backlog really work.
How to Register a Business in South Africa (for R175)
Register your company through CIPC's BizPortal in a day for R175 - or stay a sole proprietor. What each option means, what it costs, and the extra steps for a spaza shop.
Your Pension Fund When You Leave a Job in South Africa
When you resign, are retrenched, or dismissed, you must decide what to do with your pension or provident fund. The two-pot system (from September 2024) changes the rules. Here is what you can access and how the tax works.
How to Claim UIF Maternity Benefits in South Africa
If you are employed and pregnant, UIF pays you while you are on maternity leave - between 38% and 60% of your salary for up to 17 weeks. Here is how to apply, what you need, and what to watch out for.
How to Find a Real Job in South Africa (Without Getting Scammed)
Where to actually look for work in South Africa for free - including the data-free SA Youth network - how to apply for government jobs, and how to spot the 'pay-a-fee' job scams that prey on jobseekers.
How to Write a CV That Actually Gets Read
A no-nonsense guide to writing a South African CV that gets past the screening software and onto a human's desk - what to include, what to leave out, and how to tailor it to each job.
NSFAS, Bursaries and Learnerships: How to Fund Your Future
How to pay for studying or earn while you learn in South Africa - who qualifies for NSFAS, what it covers, how the 'missing middle' loan works, and where to find free learnerships.
How to Claim UIF When You Lose Your Job
A step-by-step guide to claiming UIF unemployment benefits in South Africa - who can claim, the UI-19 and other documents you need, how to apply online or at a Labour Centre, and how long it takes.
How to Claim from the Road Accident Fund (RAF)
If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident in South Africa, the Road Accident Fund covers your medical costs, lost income, and more - for free, without needing a lawyer. Here is how to claim.
Unfairly Dismissed? How to Take Your Case to the CCMA
If you were fired unfairly, you have 30 days to act. A plain-language guide to referring an unfair dismissal dispute to the CCMA in South Africa - for free, without a lawyer.
Facing Eviction? Know Your Rights as a Tenant
In South Africa, no landlord can throw you out, change the locks, or cut your water and electricity without a court order. A plain-language guide to your rights under the PIE Act and the free Rental Housing Tribunal.
You've Been Scammed: What to Do in the First 24 Hours
Acted on a fake SMS, sent money to a scammer, or had your bank account or SIM hijacked? A calm, step-by-step plan for the first 24 hours - who to call first, how to protect your identity, and how to report it in South Africa.
Your Consumer Rights: Faulty Goods, Refunds & Being Ripped Off
Sold a broken phone? Told 'no refunds'? In South Africa the Consumer Protection Act gives you a 6-month right to return defective goods - and a 'no returns' sign can't take it away. A plain-language guide to your rights and how to complain.
How to Apply for Child Maintenance
Both parents must support their child, whether or not they were married or ever lived together. A plain-language guide to applying for maintenance at the Maintenance Court in South Africa - for free - and what to do when a parent won't pay.
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