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The never-ending cycle of problems for Sassa beneficiaries
A new study has found that the decommissioning of Sassa’s pay point has had a negative impact on social grant recipients. The Black Sash and Sassa weigh in.
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Cost of accessing social grants has increased - study
The research, conducted by the Black Sash and the University of the Western Cape (UWC), established that the cost of accessing grants had increased for all beneficiaries.
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DA says Bathabile Dlamini still has case to answer for, despite PP exoneration
The DA referred the Sassa matter to the Public Protector after Dlamini stated that Sassa would be ready to institutionalise the distribution of social grants by 1 April 2017.
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Mkhwebane's findings against Robert McBride puts deputy PP bid in jeopardy
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane said that during Robert McBride’s tenure, a deputy director was irregularly appointed while a whistleblower who lodged the complaint to her office, was unfairly suspended.
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Mkhwebane lets former ministers Dlamini, Oliphant off the hook
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane said that former Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini did not intentionally mislead Parliament even though the Constitutional Court found that she did.
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Corruption Watch hopes CPS, Sassa ruling sends a strong message to the 'corrupt'
The court ordered CPS to pay R316 million back to Sassa after the money was wrongfully paid to the company in 2014.
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Corruption Watch feels ‘vindicated’ by CPS, Sassa court judgment
The court has ordered CPS to pay R316 million back to Sassa.
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CPS loses appeal bid over R316m Sassa payment
CPS approached the Supreme Court of Appeal to challenge the ruling handed down by the High Court in Pretoria.
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Post Office takes ‘urgent steps’ after R14m Sassa card fraud
The company recorded a loss of R14 million since January through fraud involving the new Sassa cards.
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Post Office: R14m lost through Sassa card fraud since January
It said the contactless function on the cards, which were issued by the South African Social Security Agency, was abused by people who withdrew more than the limit of R200.
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Woman bust with Sassa cards, cash
The Social Development Ministry received a tip-off from a member of the public.
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Sassa warns against scam involving fake officials
Victims reported unidentified debit order transactions after giving their pin numbers to fake Sassa officials.
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19 illegal grant deductions reported to Sassa
Grant beneficiaries reported unauthorised deductions at a payout point in Mitchells Plain yesterday.
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Hundreds protest in CT over 'fraudulent' grant deductions
Protesters claim they have been short-changed by grants administrator Cash Payment Services.
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Life as a penniless pensioner...
Lavona Carstens, her husband, and 19 other family members live in their home in Tafelsig, Cape Town. They live almost exclusively off govt grants and stretch their budget to new levels in order to survive.
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Woman arrested over Sassa fraud
A woman is facing a corruption charge after claiming a social grant fraudulently.
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Govt departments assist fire victims
Several government departments including Home Affairs are helping the Khayelitsha fire victims.
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Business as usual for Sassa - Dlamini
Social Development Minister has assured social grant beneficiaries that the services won’t be disrupted.
