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Older Persons Grant

The desperate lament of Soweto’s poor and fearful elderly

South Africa

The desperate lament of Soweto’s poor and fearful elderly

By Tshabalira Lebakeng

A R10 grant increase won’t keep older people from going hungry

Maverick Citizen

A R10 grant increase won’t keep older people from going hungry

By Bridget Sleap

Sassa pay point closures in rural Eastern Cape proving ‘catastrophic’ for pensioners

South Africa

Sassa pay point closures in rural Eastern Cape proving ‘catastrophic’ for pensioners

By Mkhuseli Sizani and Daniel Steyn

Township seniors step up to get connected through Alexandra digital literacy project

South Africa

Township seniors step up to get connected through Alexandra digital literacy project

By Masego Mafata

‘Know Your Numbers’ project spearheading hypertension screening for pensioners in Sassa queues

South Africa

‘Know Your Numbers’ project spearheading hypertension screening for pensioners in Sassa queues

By Barbara October

National pension reform: Why it is imperative in South Africa

South Africa

National pension reform: Why it is imperative in South Africa

By James Stent for GroundUp

National pension reform — unpacking the Green Paper’s potential and pitfalls

South Africa

National pension reform — unpacking the Green Paper’s potential and pitfalls

By James Stent for GroundUp