On The South African’s Facebook page, Modiko Thupudi argued that critics of the grant ignore a big area of the population.
“People fast to state R370 to be removed however I never ever heard anybody asking what’s the strategy about of the federal government about the MISSING MIDDLE of our population (35 years– 60 years) that’s individuals who are too old to get govt tasks however too young for pension,” he composed.
“So precisely what occurs to an individual when you lose your task at 45?” he asked.
Require larger payments for over-40s
Lashley Dikgale proposed a significant boost. “For those who are 40 and above the R370 joblessness grant need to be increased to R1250 particularly if you do not have kids and you wish to construct a credit record on your own,” she composed.
Pat Kwaitos required less: “Must be increased to R800, particularly those who have 40 years or more.”
Jozanne Ànnelise Fisher’s remark drew 18 replies: “I would value it if the R370 grant was irreversible, particularly at the age of 40 years of ages and above, so that more youthful individuals can go to work.”
What federal government states
The space these commenters explain is big. According to National Treasury, the old-age grant increased by R80 in April 2026, to R2 400. SRD receivers still get R370
In October, the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) was upgraded. The federal government stated it would extend the grant while work continues, connecting it to labour market activation, abilities advancement and business assistance.
The federal government has actually not revealed any age-based payment.
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