Navigating Uncertainty: The Complex Landscape of SASSA Older Person Grants in South Africa, May 2025
In May 2025, many elderly South Africans face big problems getting their monthly SASSA Older Person Grants. New checks to stop fraud have caused payment delays, while confusing card changes and strict rules make things harder. Pensioners stand in long lines and worry about paying for food and medicine. Though grants recently increased a little, rising costs and slow systems leave many struggling. The system meant to protect them now feels fragile, and their future support hangs in the balance.