State pension? What a joke!

**staccato** · 30-01-12, 22:06

I injured my back at work in Dec 2009, I couldn't do the job I was doing because of this. I was sort of "forced" to resign because of this and was told the pension fund would be paying me 2/3 of my salary until I am 65. I received my last payment today, (I turn 65 on 2nd Feb, send the cake!). I have paid tax and uif since I started working since I was 17 years old and never claimed a cent. I applied for a state pension which has been approved. but to my dismay, it is R1140 a month. Even the most humble person living in a rent free tin shack could not survive on this! Welcome to the new South Africa!!

**dstorm** · 30-01-12, 22:37

Hello Staccato

You have my sympathy.

PM me your details and I will send you a birthday cake. Seriously….

Keep well and regards

Jacques

**Pathway** · 30-01-12, 22:37

I know, it's absurd. Didn't you know how little it is? Must be an awful shock to find out now. I'm sorry...

**staccato** · 30-01-12, 23:57

Originally Posted by Pathway

I know, it's absurd. Didn't you know how little it is? Must be an awful shock to find out now. I'm sorry...

Thanks for the thought! Life goes on, will find something, waiting for a job reply which I think I might get, however, there is still BoB lol!

**staccato** · 31-01-12, 00:25

Originally Posted by dstorm

Hello Staccato

You have my sympathy.

PM me your details and I will send you a birthday cake. Seriously….

Jacques

Gonna send a cake from Jo'burg to Grahamstown? I think SAPO will eat it before it gets here ... lol Thanks for the offer anyway...

**MiemsJewels** · 31-01-12, 05:57

Staccato, but they was supposed to "board"you! It was a IOD (injury on duty). They were also supposed to pay you a lump sum!

**lilythepink** · 31-01-12, 06:46

I think, Miems, that "boarding" only lasts until one's retirement date and then it's on to pension. If staccato didn't have a pension fund (or the pension is too low) then he would be eligible for the Old Age Pension which, as mentioned above, is peanuts and I, too, don't have a clue how any "older" person is supposed to live on it!

The SA government is far too negligent when it comes to senior citizens - they keep interest rates as low as possible to help all those with debt, but the older folk who have saved all their lives have to suffer. SA Banks are also negligent with senior citizens as although they do offer free banking, one is only allowed a limited amount of transactions and then one has to pay!

This country needs to get its act together as far as older folk are concerned!

Now, staccato - for your birthday on Thursday, you are invited to supper with us! Let us know if you can make it!!

**MiemsJewels** · 31-01-12, 08:15

At least you can enjoy a nice birthday supper at Lilly & Mr Aero's place Staccato Yummy.

**staccato** · 31-01-12, 08:29

Originally Posted by MiemsJewels

Staccato, but they was supposed to "board"you! It was a IOD (injury on duty). They were also supposed to pay you a lump sum!

It was not IOD, that's the problem...

**ATOMICSQUIRREL** · 31-01-12, 08:47

Originally Posted by staccato

I injured my back at work in Dec 2009, I couldn't do the job I was doing because of this. I was sort of "forced" to resign because of this and was told the pension fund would be paying me 2/3 of my salary until I am 65. I received my last payment today, (I turn 65 on 2nd Feb, send the cake!). I have paid tax and uif since I started working since I was 17 years old and never claimed a cent. I applied for a state pension which has been approved. but to my dismay, it is R1140 a month. Even the most humble person living in a rent free tin shack could not survive on this! Welcome to the new South Africa!!

That just makes me very very sad.

What is happening to our beloved country?
BoerWAr 2012...?

**Lukeness** · 31-01-12, 10:59

Firghtening when Orania is looking more and more attractive.

**MiemsJewels** · 31-01-12, 11:49

Originally Posted by staccato

It was not IOD, that's the problem...

Thats a pity staccato. You injured your back while you were AT your work. In the mines you are covered even if you are on your way to or from work. For instance if you get into a car accident!
Yours must have been a freak accident then?

**MiemsJewels** · 31-01-12, 11:56

Originally Posted by vortechz

That just makes me very very sad.

What is happening to our beloved country?
BoerWAr 2012...?

@ Vortechz Milliards of Rands are flowing out of the State Coffins to pay for luxury cars, expensive parties and expencive everything! Really, what happened to our beloved country?

**Virgotec** · 31-01-12, 13:23

@ Staccato

Check your PM's.

**ATOMICSQUIRREL** · 31-01-12, 16:18

What makes it worse is that the money the Politicians spend is not even theirs, but the ppl of South Africa, ppl like you and me and staccato...ppl who earned it and worked for it.