South Africa Pension Update

R2,180 Pensions Now Being Disbursed: South African Seniors Urged to Check Their December Payment Calendar

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South African seniors have started receiving their updated monthly pension of R2,180 as the December disbursement cycle officially begins. The South African Social Security Agency has confirmed that payments are being released according to the updated schedule to ensure that beneficiaries receive their grants before the holiday rush. Why seniors must review their December payment … Read more

SASSA Pension Boost 2025: New R5,000 Grant Confirmed? Here’s the Truth and Who Actually Qualifies

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A growing number of social-media posts have recently claimed that SASSA has approved a new R5,000 monthly pension grant for 2025. However, as of now, no official announcement confirms such an increase. The claim appears to come from online rumours and advocacy groups calling for higher pension support — not from SASSA or the South … Read more