The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed the payment dates for all social grants for July 2025. Millions of beneficiaries across the country rely on these monthly disbursements for basic living expenses. With inflation and rising costs continuing to affect households, timely access to these funds remains essential. Which Grants Are Being … Read more
From March 1, 2025, a new Minimum Wage Act has been put in place: any employer about to pay below R28.79 per hour should pay more now, as from that date. From the previous 27.58 rand an hour, it has gone up to 28.79. The announcement was made by the Minister of Employment and Labour … Read more
By 2025, New Zealand will maintain its formal retirement age of 65, enabling people to access New Zealand Superannuation (NZ Super.). Meanwhile, making its mark, major policy changes are toward adjustments to the changing demographic and economic scenario of the nation. No Official Retirement Age There is no official retirement age in New Zealand. Although … Read more
In a landmark decision that could reshape the future of work and retirement planning in the country, the South African government has officially confirmed the new retirement age rules, effective from May 30, 2025. This move follows months of public consultations, policy debates, and financial reviews aimed at modernizing South Africa’s aging pension framework and … Read more
Starting July 2025, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is set to institute new legislation in respect of the Old Age Grant. The changes intend to streamline the payment process, facilitate fraud prevention, and restrict payments only to bona fide recipients. Seniors across the country have been urged to keep themselves informed and updated … Read more
In a good news that would be appreciated by millions of South African seniors, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced new payment amounts for June 2025. The revised program would have deposits of R2,400 and R1,300 for the older persons and certain categories of grants. These payments are being made to support … Read more
South Africa enters a new chapter in pension reforms on June 10, 2025. These changes so far realizing its promise of improving retirement security, fund access, and modernizing the pension system nationally, are in line with the government’s larger strategy geared toward fighting inequality and rendering long-term financial resilient for the working class throughout the … Read more
In the year 2025, Australian seniors enjoy a myriad of benefits from the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card and various state-issued Seniors Cards. These programs remain as financial aids and support given to deserving seniors towards their retirement years. Commonwealth Seniors Health Card The CSHC is issued to Australians of Age Pension age (67 years in … Read more