The new SASSA Old Age Grant increase for 2025 is good news for many elderly people across South Africa as they now can have other sources to help them meet the rising cost of living against their income. The grant increase is a mechanism purposely designed to enable older persons to cope with expenses accrued … Read more
For decades in South Africa, turning 65 was widely seen as the age when people stopped working and began retirement. That era is now shifting as policymakers, employers, and financial authorities rethink what retirement means in the modern economy. Rather than a fixed age when everyone retires, South Africa’s approach is evolving toward flexible and … Read more
SASSA has implemented rules for Christmas 2025 grant support to ensure that beneficiaries receive their respective funds in good time, considering the increased pressures exerted on households at this time of year, the new changes intended to ease the financial strain faced by beneficiaries by making payments in advance and clear rules regarding access. These … Read more
Increasing the grants SASSA offers by a factor of two has yet again brought into the limelight social support in South Africa. Commonly referred to as the “2X grant increase,” the revised updates have brought necessary adjustments to allow easier sustenance for beneficiaries in the face of rising living costs. The SASSA grant revision through … Read more
Senior retirement at 65 has for the longest time been the standard for South African working class members; however, it seems possible that there might be a reconsideration in the near future. Due to the economic constraints, longer life expectancy, and changes in the workforce, it has been proposed, argued, and debated whether or not … Read more
SASSA published an official announcement of the festive payout calendar for the year 2025, offering insight for myriad fellow grant beneficiaries living across the South African Republic. The early payday, marking the beginning of the festive season, will assist the households in making plans for the growing in costs associated with food, travel, and year-end … Read more
As the government and labor are looking for the shifting of policies related to lowering the retirement age, the debate for 2025 has intensified. There is an increasing life expectancy that justifies an extension for such a retirement package; from a long-term perspective, that is an effect of more people enjoying a longer life in … Read more
As the festive season approaches, SASSA has confirmed key updates to its Christmas 2025 grant programme. Beneficiaries can expect expanded support, updated eligibility requirements, and confirmed holiday payment dates designed to ensure funds are available in time for year-end expenses. These updates are particularly aimed at helping vulnerable households manage costs associated with the festive … Read more
Talk surrounding retirement in South Africa has changed, with the possibility now being considered of setting the retirement age beyond 65. The proposal is part of wider labour and pension reforms, meant to adjust the system to the increasing life expectancy and financial pressures faced by the national pension funds. Nothing definite has been agreed … Read more
SASSA availed a statement confirming that beneficiaries will get their December 2025 payouts much earlier than creators in light of the fast-approaching festive period. All payouts are brought ahead each year to ensure recipients get money into their pockets before holidays and end-of-the-year bank closures. Pensioners, disabled beneficiaries, and child support beneficiaries should anticipate that … Read more