💨 Abstract

South Africans are divided on the proposed increase to the SASSA old-age grant. Some advocate for doubling the grant to R3,000, while others support a smaller, more realistic increase. Detlef Weber and Tania Steenkamp argue that a modest rise, like R600, is better than no increase at all, as it can help cover essential expenses. Supporters of this view believe a moderate increase is more likely to be approved within existing budget constraints.

Courtesy: Nozibusiso Mazibuko