Paseka Letsatsi
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‘The DA won’t take away your grants’ – says MP as Sassa branches inspected
DA shadow minister for social development Bridgette Masango said the party would not cancel social grants if it was elected…
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Minister reveals SASSA paid R140 million to deceased beneficiaries over past 3 years
In the past three years, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) paid R140 million to deceased beneficiaries. This was…
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Postbank reassures social grant recipients the system is ‘stable’
PostBank has assured recipients there won’t be a repeat of last month’s delays. This, after a “system glitch” left thousands…
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Sapo to extend operating hours for renewal of Sassa beneficiaries’ cards
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) said South African Post Office branches countrywide will be operating for longer hours,…
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Sassa: Alternative ways for grant beneficiaries with expired cards to be paid
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) said that grant beneficiaries whose cards had expired could use alternative ways to…
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Sassa beneficiaries struggle to get card replacements at post offices
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) is braving the challenge of assisting its beneficiaries with getting new cards. Sassa…
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Sassa owes millions in outstanding municipal bills
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa)’s Durban District office hasn’t paid its rent for over five years and owes…
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Reconsideration of COVID-19 grant payments underway
Around 750,000 payments of the COVID-19 social relief of distress grant have so far been made. That’s according to Sassa…
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Here’s where to get your SASSA and R350 grant
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has said it is facing challenges beyond its control. In a statement released…
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Sassa social grant payment dates for November 2021 confirmed
The Department of Social Development confirmed the payment dates for the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) grants for the…
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Asylum seekers can apply for distress grant for caregivers
Asylum seekers and unemployed carers of child grant recipients who don’t have identity documents can apply for the COVID-19 special…
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More than 11 million grant applications received
More than 11-million applications for the COVID-19 relief of distress grant have been submitted since it was reinstated last month.…
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Sassa records over 11 million applications for the R350 COVID grant
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has recorded more than 11 million applications for the COVID-19 social relief of…
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WhatsApp applications open for social distress grant
A WhatsApp line is up and running for people to register for the R350 COVID-19 grant. Sassa spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi…
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About 2 000 people applied for R350 grant per minute on first day, says Sassa
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) said thousands of people had already started applying for the COVID-19 grant on…
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Sassa extends channels for R350 grant application as glitches hit WhatsApp and site
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) experienced technical glitches on the first day of applications for the reintroduced COVID-19…
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Sassa revives food programme for those affected by looting
Sassa has revived its food relief programme. It says this relief is for those affected by the looting and unrest…
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Sassa paying out COVID-19 relief funds this week
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) says it will make Covid-19 social relief of distress grant payouts this week.…
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