In October 2024, South Africa’s elderly will see a small boost in their SASSA oldage grants, increasing by R10 to R2,190 for those aged 6074 and R2,210 for those 75 and older. While every little bit helps, this increase doesn’t fully ease the burden of rising costs for essentials like food and healthcare. With around four million elderly recipients relying on these grants, it raises important questions about whether the support is enough. Despite the challenges, there’s hope for change as communities and advocates push for better assistance for those in need.
