SA pensions change takes effect

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SOUTH AFRICA -The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has processed 5,000 applications for pensions from men aged between 63 and 64 since the new Social Assistance Amendment Act came into effect on 14 July.

Previously, men only qualified for pensions at the age of 65, but it has been opened up to those aged 63 and 64 from this year. Those aged 62 and 61 years will be eligible in 2009, and then by 2010...

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