Budgeted Out: Government Promise to Older Persons Broken
This summary analysis of the FY 2026/27 National Budget looks at the government’s promises to older persons to expand the Social Assistance Grants for Empowerment (SAGE) programme to include those aged 65 and above and to increase the monthly grant. It directly compares these commitments with the reality of the budget allocations, and shows how older persons continue to be left behind by the unfulfilled promises.