‘Pay them a reasonable grant’: Inflation warning ignites heated SASSA grant debate
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Patrick Maloka’s comment on The South African’s Facebook page left little room for interpretation: “Alleviate the plight of senior citizens, considering inflation, and pay them a reasonable grant.”
His frustration lands against a backdrop of genuine movement: the Older Persons Grant rose from R2 320 to R2 400 in the latest round, a roughly 3.6% to 3.7% increase that government communication described as slightly above the current inflation outlook.
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His frustration lands against a backdrop of genuine movement: the Older Persons Grant rose from R2 320 to R2 400 in the latest round, a roughly 3.6% to 3.7% increase that government communication described as slightly above the current inflation outlook.
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