Sassa
Over a hundred disabled and elderly people queue outside SASSA in Khayelitsha
Monday was the first day for disability grant applicants to make medical bookings
News | 21 January 2025
MPs demand probe into “entire social grant payment system”
Portfolio committee chair Bridget Masango says officials found guilty of fraud or misconduct must be brought to book
News | 16 January 2025
SASSA accuses media of “overstating the problems” at the agency
“These negative reports have led to an unfortunate conclusion that SASSA has completely failed in its responsibility” SASSA’s Sibusiso Nhlangothi tells the Western Cape provincial legislature
News | 3 December 2024
Investigation into social grant fraud is a flop
SASSA investigation into SRD grant application system fails to answer crucial questions
Analysis | 27 November 2024
SASSA CEO must resign over social grant failures, say Western Cape MPLs
But ANC members blame the Post Office
News | 15 November 2024
SASSA Gold Cards will remain valid, says Postbank, as deadline looms
Replacement with the new Postbank Black Card has begun in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, the Northern Cape and North West
News | 8 November 2024
Disability grant applicant collapses in long queue at SASSA office
SASSA’s Bellville office manager blames staff shortages
News | 23 October 2024
MPs demand Postbank explain “persistent” problems with social grants
Beneficiaries with gold cards have been struggling to access their grants
News | 15 October 2024
Beneficiaries struggling with grants since SASSA closed Macassar office
“People are poor and cannot afford to travel far for services that should be here,” says resident
Brief | 8 April 2024