May 30, 2025
South Africa’s Seniors Secure R1,050 Monthly Pension Hike for 2025
In a major development set to impact millions of senior citizens, the South African government has approved a R1,050 monthly pension increase effective from January 2025. This enhancement comes amid ongoing efforts to mitigate the financial stress faced by the country’s aging population. The decision will bring the total monthly payout for eligible pensioners to R3,140 for those aged 60–74 and R3,160 for those 75 and above. The measure is expected to benefit approximately 3.8 million pensioners, making it one of the most extensive social grant revisions in recent years. South Africa’s state pension scheme plays a vital role in