Boss: “We’ll also give you a 95% raise—just don’t leave!”
Employee: “Sorry, it’s too late now.”
Lesson for Leaders:
Employees don’t leave only because of money—they leave when they feel undervalued or unappreciated.
Retaining good employees isn’t just about increasing their pay; it requires recognition, growth opportunities, and proactive leadership.
Take care of your best employees— before they decide to leave you.
Social grants ⬇️
For 2026/27, social grants are allocated R292.8 billion, enabling the following increases:
💳The old age grant, disability grant and care dependency grant rise by R80 in April 2026, to R2 400.
💳The war veterans grant also increases by R80 to R2 420.
💳 The foster care grant goes up to R1 290 in April, a R40 increase and to R1 300 in October, a R10 increase.
💳 The child support grant and grant-in-aid grant increase by R20 to R580.
💳The social relief of distress continues in its current form over the year ahead.
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