Sassa payment plan
Bathabile Dlamini says ready to defend herself in court inquiry
The Social Development Minister said the inquiry will expose issues behind the scenes that scuppered reporting to the Constitutional Court on time.
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Sassa presents offer to Post Office for grant payments takeover
After delays of almost two months, Sassa says due diligence has now been carried out.
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Sassa unlikely to meet grant payments takeover deadline, says panel
An independent panel has filed a damning first report, accusing Sassa of blocking access to information, and of failing to have a concrete plan or contingency measures in place to meet the court’s directives.
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Sassa sets wheels in motion to find new CEO
Former head Thokozani Magwaza left the agency under a cloud in July after his contract was terminated.
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Is plan to take over grants distribution fully above board?
The work streams were projected to cost around R47 million but Sassa’s Thokozani Magwaza says there may be challenges.
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Scopa intends keeping close eye on social grants payments process
Themba Godi says the committee will closely monitor the South African Social Security Agency to ensure it complies with a Constitutional Court order to take over social grant payments next year.
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Themba Godi: Judgment has vindicated Scopa
Scopa chair Themba Godi says it’s particularly pleased the court has ordered protection of the personal data of grant recipients.
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Social grant beneficiaries relieved following ConCourt ruling
On Friday the court extended the Cash Paymaster Service (CPS) contract for 12 months.
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Bathabile Dlamini: I'm sorry
Minister Bathabile Dlamani apologised to grant beneficiaries for anxiety caused, saying the 'winners' the court judgment are the people of South Africa.
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‘CPS hasn’t reduced operational capacity to deliver grants’
Net1 has also reiterated its commitment to helping Sassa during the interim payment period.
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Dlamini vows she made every effort to meet first ConCourt deadline
Bathabile Dlamini and Sassa missed the Monday deadline, and missed another crucial deadline on Tuesday by 11 minutes.
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Dlamini: Breathe easy, no crisis at Sassa
Bathabile Dlamini insists that grant recipients will receive their money with no interruptions.
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Sassa, Dlamini call on Public Protector, AG to monitor interim contract
Sassa wants the Public Protector and the Auditor General to monitor 'the terms and implementation of the interim contract' to be signed with CPS.
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Has Sassa missed Constitutional Court's deadline?
The court wants to know when Sassa knew that it wouldn’t be able to take over the payment process and why it wasn’t informed.
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Social development dept rules out banks for grant distribution
The department has listed a number of problems with using the banking system including the fact that it does not use biometrics.
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Cosatu pickets outside Parliament over Sassa debacle
The union also intends to hand over a memorandum listing their grievances.
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Cabinet meets to discuss social grants saga
Minister Jeff Radebe was asked if government would take any action over the crisis, but he would not reveal any details.
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Gordhan summoned to appear before Parliament over Sassa debacle
Minister Bathabile Dlamini has already appeared before Parliament’s Scopa to explain the current social grants debacle.
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Dlamini evades questions on new contract to deliver grants
Minister Bathabile Dlamini did confirm that the contract would be for two years.
