The old-age grant is set to increase from April 2025 as SASSA announced after government remedial measures to aid senior citizens in high living costs.This development comes as part of the government’s ongoing commitment to supporting senior citizens amidst the rising cost of living.
Proposed Increase In Old Age Grant Payments
As per the old-age grant speculation, the provision will also increase owing to inflation for beneficiaries below 75 years, who receive R2,110 a month. They currently receive R2,090 for ages between 60 and 74 years. Although this is still a tentative percentage increment, it could generally be within the 5% to 7% range depending on the economic environment and fiscal policy.
Significance Of The Proposed Increase
Even a little increase means a lot to the millions of old South Africans who survive on SASSA Old Age Grant. With inflated prices of basic needs such as medical needs and utilities, these people wallow in hardship. The expectation would have been that the adjustment would bring about some financial leeway to the elderly and ultimately improve their lives.
When Is The Increase Going To Apply?
Most probably, amended payments will come into effect for beneficiaries from April 2025. Beneficiaries can find out about their modified payment on any of the portals: SASSA’s official website, the Moya App, or by visiting the nearest SASSA office.
How To Check Your Payment Status
There are multiple ways for grant beneficiaries supported by SASSA to check their payment status:
- Online: Log in to the SASSA official website.
- Mobile App: Users will easily and conveniently receive updates on their payment status with the Moya App.
- SMS Notification: Regular SMS notifications on payment status are sent by SASSA to registered mobile numbers.
Conclusion
The proposed increase of the SASSA Old Age Grant in April 2025 is a much-needed, progressive step toward social support of the aged in South Africa. The last bit of detail should now be confirmed in the coming weeks, empowering beneficiaries to remain vigilant and track developments related to official announcements. There is no need to stress enough about the urgency of financial relief to the elderly at this point in time.
Stay up to date with information on developments by checking the SASSA website or visiting the nearest SASSA office. Stay tuned for announcements that will confirm the amounts of grants and the dates for payment.
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