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Sassa briefs MPs and apologises for queue crisis article Sassa bosses, and Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu on Wednesday apologised to Sassa recipents for the recent queuing crisis at centres across the country. Graeme Raubenheimer filed this report.
SASSA queues risking lives article We recently brought you the shocking story of some of the most vulnerable of our people, running the risk of dying on the doorsteps of the South African Social Security Agency. Last week, hundreds of elderly and disabled people had to stand in snaking queues for days to access their social grants. Paseka Lesatsi, the National spokesperson for Sassa, joined us to outline what systems are being put in place to ensure that this never happens again.
Sassa goes digital article The South African Social Security Agency has recently launched a new online system which will enable grant recipients, to book a doctor’s appointment, without having to physically visit one of its offices. You will also be able to apply for a grant without physically going to the offices. The Acting Regional Executive Manager of Sassa, Abraham Mahlangu says the system went online in parts of the Western Cape this week and should be rolled out across the country by the end of May.
Sassa's new online booking system launched in WC article Almost one million people in South Africa receive a disability grant every month. For years the images of the most vulnerable standing in long queues have become the norm. But when 200 000 temporary disability grants expired at the end of December last year the system was overwhelmed. The South African Social Services Agency says it was forced to find innovative ways of providing its services. Now it’s introduced an online booking system which was launched in the Western Cape. To explain how it works, we were joined by Abraham Mahlangu, the regional director of Sassa Western Cape.
Sassa COVID relief grants article South Africa’s Social Services Agency has called for patience as it processes COVID-19 grant applications. It’s received nearly 14 million applications since August and over eight million have been approved. Those who have been rejected can lodge appeals. Community activist Israel Nkuna has been helping people in Limpopo who are struggling to their grants paid.
SASSA has new plan to feed hungry article Questions being raised about how effective the handing out of these food parcels are
Sassa clears up confusion over food parcels article Sassa concerned about fake news doing the rounds.
SASSA beneficiaries worry about long queues article Pensioners expressed concern about social distancing as they waited for hours in queues.
Sassa glitch payments causes chaos article The technical glitch resulted in double payments to thousands of beneficiaries.
