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Military Veterans | Makwetla vows to pay pensions

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JOHANNESBURG - The Military Veterans Department says it is ready to pay pensions, it just can't say when payments will be made.

The regulations around payments came into effect in December.

READ: Liberation vets want once-off payment, monthly pension

Minister Thandi Modise said back then that payments would commence in 30 days.

There are also concerns among some vets that non-statutory forces or liberation fighters are being prioritised.

Deputy Minister Thabang Makwetla says the system just has to be tested.

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