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Sassa Protests
Pensioners in South Africa are protesting for higher payouts from the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) as living costs continue to rise.
According to recent reports, pensioners are calling for a payout of R5 000, citing increasing living costs.
Protests and Demands
Pensioners have picketed Sassa offices, pushing for a meeting with President Ramaphosa to discuss their demands for more financial support, with some expressing that they are 'gatvol' (fed up) and need more 'geld' (money).
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