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We Are ArtistsArt as Liberation, Connection, and Community with Sassa Wilkes🎙️ We Are Artists: Sassa Wilkes – Art as Liberation, Connection, and Community In this rich and inspiring episode, we sit down with Sassa Wilkes, an Appalachian artist whose work ranges from surreal oil portraits to large-scale public murals that bring people together. Sassa shares their creative journey—from sculptural beginnings to their intuitive, layered painting process that blends oil, graphite, gold leaf, and more. We dive into the role of art in shaping communities, the magic of collaborative creation, and how embracing one’s true identity can lead to deeper, more authentic expression. As a transgender, queer artist living in West Virginia, S...2025-04-0244 min
The best of POWER ZoneSASSA Increases Grants, Enhances SecurityThe South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will begin distributing increased social grants from 1 April 2025, following Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s announcement of higher payments. Over 19 million beneficiaries will receive various grants, including the Older Persons pension, Disability, and Child Support grants. SASSA has put in place safeguards to prevent fraud. Beneficiaries must stay vigilant to avoid scams and ensure the legitimacy of payment channels. Ongoing investigations aim to address fraud issues. Managing the new system might present challenges, especially for older or less tech-savvy recipients, though SASSA will likely offer support. There’s also the threat of potential dela...2025-04-0136 min
The Weekend ViewSASSA grant beneficiaries will receive their money even if they missed deadline to migrate to new black cards: PostbankSASSA and Postbank are advising grant beneficiaries that they will receive their money even if they have not yet migrated to the new Postbank black cards. The deadline to migrate to the new cards expired YESTERDAY and the SASSA gold cards can no longer be used to access grants. However the replacement of SASSA gold cards with Postbank black cards will continue and beneficiaries with old cards will still get their grants but through an alternative payment method at Post Office counters. To tell us more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Thami Cele, Postbank Chief Commercial Executive....2025-03-2209 min
The National PulseSASSA Card replacements and staff arrests updateThe CEOs of SASSA and Postbank, Themba Matlou and Nikki Mbengashe held a joint media briefing today to share a progress update on replacements of the SASSA gold cards with Postbank black cards. Head of Communication at SASSA, Paseka Letsatsi joins me on the line to give us updates on card replacements as well as the latest on the arrests of SASSA employees last week… GUEST: Paseka Letsatsi, SASSA Head of Communication 2025-03-1708 min
Update@NoonPostbank CEO says SASSA beneficiaries will still be able to replace expired gold cards after Thursday deadlineThere are only three days left before the set deadline to replace old SASSA gold cards with black Postnet cards. Postbank however urges beneficiaries to note that the 20th March deadline marks the date when the SASSA gold cards will stop working, and not the last day one can apply for the new card. SASSA grant recipients can still apply for and receive their Postbank black cards after the deadline. For more on this, both SASSA and the Postbank providing an update report on the replacement of Sassa gold cards and the payment arrangements for beneficiaries that may miss...2025-03-1713 min
Parliament of the Republic of South AfricaCOMMITTEE COMMENDS WHISTLE BLOWERS FOR EXPOSING FRAUDULENT SASSA OFFICIALSThe Portfolio Committee on Social Development commends whistleblowers who continue to inform law enforcement agencies about the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) officials suspected of fraud. The South African Police Service (SAPS) arrested four SASSA officials at the Johannesburg local office in Gauteng on Friday, 14 March 2025, after receiving a tip-off from whistleblowers. Friday’s arrest follows the arrest of three SASSA officials at the Idutywa local office in the Eastern Cape at the beginning of March. Parliament of the Republic of South Africa2025-03-1600 minPortfolio Committee on Social DevelopmentCOMMITTEE COMMENDS WHISTLE BLOWERS FOR EXPOSING FRAUDULENT SASSA OFFICIALSThe Portfolio Committee on Social Development commends whistleblowers who continue to inform law enforcement agencies about the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) officials suspected of fraud. The South African Police Service (SAPS) arrested four SASSA officials at the Johannesburg local office in Gauteng on Friday, 14 March 2025, after receiving a tip-off from whistleblowers. Friday’s arrest follows the arrest of three SASSA officials at the Idutywa local office in the Eastern Cape at the beginning of March. Parliament of the Republic of South Africa2025-03-1600 minThe National PulseThree SASSA officials arrested in Joburg CBD for R260 Million fraudThree officials of the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) have been arrested in Joburg central on Friday in connection with a multi-million rand fraud case. SASSA Head of Communications, Paseka Letsatsi joins me on the line to share more details on this issue… GUEST: Paseka Letsatsi, SASSA Head of Communication2025-03-1409 min
Update@NoonArrested SASSA officials allegedly linked to over R260 million stolen from beneficiaries through ghost cardsThree SASSA officials have been arrested at the Social Security Agency offices in Johannesburg. They are allegedly linked to the more than 260-million rand stolen from beneficiaries through ghost SASSA cards. Jon Gericke spoke to SASSA spokesperson, Andile Tshona 2025-03-1405 min
Carol OforiSASSA Senior Manager of Communication and Marketing, Sandy GodlwanaThe deadline for beneficiaries to replace their gold South African Social Security Agency or SASSA cards with the black Postbank cards has been extended from the 28th of February to the 20th of March.
Carol Odori spoke to SASSA Senior Manager of Communication and Marketing Sandy Godlwana to find out more.2025-02-2006 min
Update@NoonThe deadline to swap old gold SASSA cards for the new black ones has officially been extended to 20 March. Originally set for 28 February 2025Sassa beneficiaries, especially for elderly and disabled have raise concerns about long queues in their quest to replace their Gold cards. In Golden Acre, central Cape there has been snakey long queues as beneficiaries try to beat the deadline for the migration from the SASSA Gold Cards to the Postbank Black Cards. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Mbali Tyhomfa and Post Bank spokesperson Bongani Diako 2025-02-1407 min
Update@NoonSASSA and Postbank are urging all grant recipients to replace their SASSA Gold Cards with the new Postbank Black Cards before the end of the month.The South African Social Security Agency and Postbank are appealing to grant beneficiaries to replace their SASSA Gold Cards with the new Postbank Black Cards by the end of this month. Should the beneficiaries fail to get the new card before the deadline, they will be unable to access their SASSA grant payments. After the deadline, Gold Cards will no longer be functional for any transactions. SASSA Spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi explains...2025-02-1104 min
Update@NoonSASSA is taking action to tackle fraudulent activities within its systems by suspending certain accounts flagged for suspicious transactions.The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is going to suspend payments to beneficiaries of the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant who are suspected of fraud. SASSA says it has implemented this activity to ensure that the Agency pays social grants to the right people and avoid identity theft. The Agency is also encouraging people to take responsibility to make sure that their Identity numbers are not utilised for fraudulent activities. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Paseka Letsatsi- SASSA's Spokesperson2025-01-2208 min
Update@Noon"There is an allegation, that through the process of [her] appointment, something was not done properly" - SASSA Spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi says SASSA CEO's suspension has nothing to do with the Stellenbosch UniversityThe South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Busisiwe Memela-Khambula has been suspended. The Minister of Social Development, Nokuzola Tolashe announced a precautionary suspension for her suspension on full pay. This pending the outcome of the investigation into her appointment. Minister Tolashe says the precautionary suspension is prompted by the need to conduct investigation without hindrance or interference given Memela-Khambula's position as CEO of SASSA. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Paseka Letsatsi, Spokesperson for South African Social Security Agency 2024-12-0407 min
AGROsolution - Landwirtschaft - aus der Praxis für die Praxis#10: 4Plants Humin-Plus - der 1000-Sassa unter den PflanzenhilfsstoffenIn Folge 10 unseres Podcasts AGROsolution - Landwirtschaft - aus der Praxis für die Praxis dreht sich alles um eint.Produkt, das Agrar-Profi Torsten Röper selbst entwickelt hat. Thema ist 4Plants Humin-Plus, der 1000-Sassa unter den Pflanzenhilfsstoffen! AGROsolution Geschäftsführer Stefan Stassen wird u.a. folgende Fragen stellen: *Wie kam es dazu, dass Torsten Röper diesen 1000-Sassa entwickelte? *Was macht 4Plants Humin-Plus so interessant für die Pflanzen? *Was ist drinnen in dieser Zauberbrühe? *Warum kann 4Pla...2024-08-2027 min
Updated with Nelson Canlas'Baklang Kanal' is Sassa Gurl's contribution to pop culture99% confident and 1% beautiful is how the indefatigable Sassa Gurl describes herself.In the Cinemalaya movie Balota, starring the Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera, Sassa plays an activist and 'baklang kanal.' Find out what this means in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-2926 min
The Talking Point#CitizensCorner: SASSA ID Verification ProcessNGOs are raising their concerns over the South African Social Security Agency’s (SASSA) new identification verification process. We have received complaints from recipients of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant that they can’t access their grants because of a new process. On the other hand, SASSA says that they are doing this to prevent fraud. They go on to say that they have received high volumes of fraud with the R370-a-month grant. What then does this mean for the recipients and which other grants are affected? To tell us more on this and also field some...2024-06-2643 min
Curious MonicaS3 E16: Disrupt Industries with Agility and Determination with Scott SassaThe lack of a traditional background in business did not stop young Scott Sassa from dreaming of a future in Hollywood. He didn't like school nor wanted to finish college but he loved learning and was determined to find a path for his dream career - even if that meant calling the same office every day until they gave him a chance for an interview. Today, Scott is renowned for disrupting numerous industries as an intrapreneur, establishing large-scale businesses within corporations. As an American entertainment executive, he has occupied several high-level positions in prominent entertainment companies such...2024-05-2144 min
Radio 2000 MixesPaseka Letsatsi, SASSA SpokespersonWhat's the buzz? Political parties have called on Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu to take responsibility for Sassa grant recipients not receiving their payments on time. The Postbank failed to pay recipients on time after its system malfunctioned, resulting in pensioners and those living with disabilities being unable to access their money for over a week. Guest: Paseka Letsatsi, SASSA Spokesperson2023-09-1808 min
DOUGBROCK RADIOSASSA GURL - DOUGBROCK Radio Episode #99
DOUGBROCK Radio is a sit-down podcast interview segment which highlights different stories of media personalities: from the underground music scene, to mainstream hip-hop and rap icons, and even urban fashion trailblazers. DOUGBROCK Radio is considered as a source of connection and community by OPM – especially Filipino hiphop and rap – fans all across the country.
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Guest: Sassa Gurl, also known as Felix Petate, is a versatile content creator, artist, and rapper who gained fame through relatable content on TikT...2023-07-112h 14
Café BelgradoEntrevista Especial: SassáFalamos com a ala-pivô da seleção brasileira direto de Leon, no México, Sassá (Vanessa Gonçalves), em plena Americup.Sassá falou da competição e da vida como um todo. Um dos grandes episódios da história do Belgradão.2023-07-0658 min
Update@NoonPostbank appeals to grant beneficiaries to ignore rumours that SASSA's gold card will no longer be usedPostbank has appealed to grant beneficiaries to ignore rumours circulating that the SASSA gold Card has been changed and no longer working. Postbank suspended ATM withdrawals on SASSA gold cards in December leaving some Social Relief of Distress grant recipients frustrated. Postbank says there was a system glitch which has since been resolved and beneficiaries can continue to access their money at ATM's, retailers as well as over the counter at the Post office branches. 29 million South African citizens receive grants from SASSA. Amina Accram filed this report. 2023-01-1002 min
Radio 2000 Mixes90% of December Social Relief of Distress Grants have been paid to beneficiaries - SASSALast month, a number of grant beneficiaries did not receive their R350 Social Relief of Distress Grant from the South African Social Security Agency and Postbank. This was due to some technical glitches during the November and December period which affected the timely payment of beneficiaries. SASSA and Post bank are back on track and many recipients received their January payments with no glitches. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Moabi Pitsi, Acting SASSA Spokesperson and Daddy Mabe of #PayTheGrants 2023-01-0911 minUpdate@Noon90% of December Social Relief of Distress Grants have been paid to beneficiaries - SASSALast month, a number of grant beneficiaries did not receive their R350 Social Relief of Distress Grant from the South African Social Security Agency and Postbank. This was due to some technical glitches during the November and December period which affected the timely payment of beneficiaries. SASSA and Post bank are back on track and many recipients received their January payments with no glitches. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Moabi Pitsi, Acting SASSA Spokesperson and Daddy Mabe of #PayTheGrants 2023-01-0911 min
Good SexChef G & Sassa: When You Both Do ‘Spicy’ WorkSassa first met Chef G on the internet, which is also where Chef G first saw Sassa’s NSFW posts. Over the past year, they’ve come to know their true selves through the digital work they do, whether it’s Twitch streaming or camming. They’ve also become close friends — even close enough to guess what the other might like in the bedroom. Who said you should never connect with strangers online? As expected, Good Sex contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. Beducated is the sex education you wish you had for...2022-12-1317 min
Update@Noon30 suspects arrested after being found with more than 300 SASSA cardsThe South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has arrested about 30 people for possession.of about 300 sassa cards in Springs mall, east of Johannesburg (East Rand). The individuals believed to be loan sharks were also in possession of more than R100-thousand. Udo Carelse spoke to SASSA spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi 2022-08-0404 min
Update@NoonSASSA says an announcement over appeals of the 350 relief grant can be expected as early as next weekSouth African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has urged beneficiaries who usually use the South African Post Office to collect their social relief grant to consider approaching an ATM or a supermarket this month. This follows an announcement by the Post Office that it will no longer be paying the three-hundred and fifty grants through its branches. The Post Office had indicated that it intends on closing at least 130 branches across the country despite the reliance to their services of thousands of villagers who find themselves at the periphery of city centres. SASSA spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi engages with some of t...2022-05-1208 minThe Weekend ViewSASSA and SAPO respond to growing concerns and frustration among R350 recipientsThere are growing concerns, confusion and some frustration among recipients of the R350 grants following the recent change in the eligibility criteria by SASSA. The Department of Social Development announced that recipients of the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant must reapply as it will now be paid out under a new legislative framework. The grant's new framework has new additional qualifying and assessment criteria. Also, very worrying; is that some post office workers in various rural villages in Mpumalanga are working in cahoots with security guards and cashiers, are charging distress grant recipients R50 to jump long...2022-05-0823 min
Update@NoonSASSA assures approved applicants of payments by next weekThe South African Social Services Agency has moved to assure approved applicants of the R350 Social Relief of Distress grant that payments will be made within the next week. This, after a number of beneficiaries expressed concern that they have not received the subsidy for the month of April. The applicants say they have been waiting for the R350 from SASSA since the beginning of the month. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Sassa spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi.2022-04-2912 min
Better Together with Ntombi MSASSA Interview 28 March 2022Covid-19 has forced us to work in different ways, to achieve thisSASSA is introducing an online medical assessment booking; whereclients who want to apply for the Disability Grant can book theirmedical assessment by a SASSA doctor in the comfort of their ownhomes after seeing their specialist or General Practitioners.We had a chat again to Paseka Letsatsi - General CommunicationsManager at SASSA.2022-03-2805 min
Podcast do Em BuscaPAPAPA E SASSA #31No episódio de hoje Fagner Almeida recebe Papapa e Sassa (Narrador do Rio Grande) para um papo sobre rodeio e cavalo crioulo. Acompanhe agora a nossa conversa. O Em Busca do Cavalo Crioulo se tornou um importante meio de comunicação e ligação, abrindo fronteiras e estreitando laços entre Brasil e Europa. Com objetivo de apresentar … Continue reading PAPAPA E SASSA #312022-01-181h 37
Top SuadoTop Suado #03: Sassa do basquete abre o jogo sobre maternidade, gasta no inglês e vira memeO Top Suado de hoje tá prometendo, em rede nacional, que você vai rachar o bico. Sassa é jogadora de basquete profissional e atua em diferentes modalidades, como a 3x3 e 5x5, referente ao número de atletas em quadra. Além de já ter sido modelo, ela também tem uma filha pequena e conta como é ser mãe e atleta ao mesmo tempo. Dá pra tomar uma de vez em quando?A resposta é... mais ou menos, né gente. Sassa é atleta e precisa se manter em alto nível, mas isso ela conta pra vocês no programa. Ah, s...2021-12-1041 min
SPEAKALOUD, der progressive Motivations-Podcast für Deine Unternehmens - und Selbstentwicklung!Vlodcast "Speakaloud" Episode 2.05: Interview Sassa HendelVlodcast "Speakaloud" Episode 2.05: Interview Sassa Hendel.
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Für Deine Augen zum mitlesen, ein paar Schlagworte:
Heute interviewe ich Sassa Hendel, die Ihre #Passion, #Vision in die #Realität, sprich in ein #Unternehmen gewandelt hat.
Wir sprechen über die:
#Entstehung,
#Bedenken,
#Umweltschutz,
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#Vermarktung,
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AM Live on SAfmSASSA explains payment delays for March COVID-19 grantThe South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) says it has encountered payment delays for March and April COVID-19 grant. SASSA says this due to the transition in government financial years. The end of March is the end of the financial year for government and various administrative tasks are required before any payments which relate to the previous financial year can be made. We spoke to Paseka Letsatsi, SASSA Spokesperson.2021-04-2010 min
Gabi ng Bading with AC and YaniMy Sassa Gurl (with guest Sassa Gurl)Isang sabog-sabog na episode nanaman ang episode na ito kasama ang nag-iisang mima ng sangbayanang pilipino, Miss Sassa Gurl! Sabay-sabay nating alamin ang katauhan, kabutihan at kababuyan ni Sassa on this episode! Contains strong language kaya ingat nalang sa mga bata, ha! Sana pinalaki kayo nang maayos! Hindi na namin sagutin yan!
An A+ Entertainment Production Created by AC Soriano and Yani Villarosa
Production Consultant - Kim Stephen Bejerano
Segment Producers - Kylechandler Bigay, Nicky Soriano and Andrea Centeno2021-02-051h 39
VOC BreakfastQ & A with SASSAWe have been bombarded with questions relating to SASSA and most recently why the temporary grants were suspended at the start of the year. So, we thought it best to speak to SASSA to see how we could answer all your questions.
If you have any questions related to the temporary grants, you can whatsapp us now and we will pose it to SASSA.
Joining us online is Sassa spokesperson, Shivani Wahab joins us now2021-02-0231 min
VOC BreakfastDisability grant recipients frustrated over SASSA delayed paymentsAs we bid farewell to the month of December, January seemed to have been a bleak start to the new year as many SASSA beneficiaries did not receive their grants. Now this was quite concerning as we know many people are dependent of those monies.
Sassa spokesperson, Shivani Wahab joins us now2021-01-1112 min
AM Live on SAfmSASSA Plan Reduces SRD Grant Rejection RatesSASSA says it has plans to reduce SRD Grant rejection rates. SASSA says it has experienced a rise in the number of rejection rates for the COVID-19 grant applications. This can be attributed to several factors such a mismatch between details provided by beneficiaries and reliance on the information derived from data sets obtained from institutions such as UIF and SARS databases among others. In August there was a significant increase in the number of rejections, as SASSA implemented an additional step of means testing applications against banks. However SASSA tonot sue the means test through the banks as a...2020-09-3012 min
Life HappensSASSA Launches Online Grant Application PortalAs from Monday, 14 September 2020 social grant applicants have been able to apply for certain social grants online. The pilot project covers the Child Support, Older Persons, and Foster Child grants. Applications can be lodged on https://services.sassa.gov.za which is a secure website. After reviewing the system other grants will also be added to the portal.Guest: Mr Paseka Letsatsi - SASSA spokesperson2020-09-1711 min
Podcast do ge ParanáPodcast #17 do Coritiba debate a saída de Sassá e os problemas no setor ofensivo da equipeO novo podcast do Coritiba debate a saída do atacante Sassá, que terá o contrato rescindido após fotos dele em uma festa repercutirem na internet. Outro tema é a dificuldade do Alviverde na criação de jogadas de ataque neste Campeonato Brasileiro. O repórter Guilherme Moreira (do ge), o comentarista da RPC, Cristian Toledo, e o repórter e produtor da rádio Transamérica de Curitiba, Daniel Piva, analisam a passagem de Sassá pelo Coxa e também o fato de o time ter o pior ataque da Série A do Brasileiro, com sete gols em 10 jogos.2020-09-1530 min
GE CoritibaGE Coritiba #17 - a saída de Sassá e os problemas no setor ofensivo da equipeO novo podcast do Coritiba debate a saída do atacante Sassá, que terá o contrato rescindido após fotos dele em uma festa repercutirem na internet. Outro tema é a dificuldade do Alviverde na criação de jogadas de ataque neste Campeonato Brasileiro. O repórter Guilherme Moreira (do ge), o comentarista da RPC, Cristian Toledo, e o repórter e produtor da rádio Transamérica de Curitiba, Daniel Piva, analisam a passagem de Sassá pelo Coxa e também o fato de o time ter o pior ataque da Série A do Brasileiro, com sete gols em 10 jogos2020-09-1530 min
AM Live on SAfmSASSA fights defrauders and corruptionSAfm — The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) says it has recently been targeted by criminal syndicates and various attempts were made to defraud its system. Its anti-fraud strategy has been continuously tested over the years by criminals. A number of suspects have been arrested in various provinces and their cases are before the courts.We spoke to SASSA spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi.2020-08-1009 min
AM Live on SAfmSASSA says it is working on an appeal system for the aggrieved applicants of the R350 social grantSAfm — The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) says it is working on an appeal system for the aggrieved applicants of the R350 social grant. This follows complaints of lack of clarity in the criteria followed by the agency in approving or rejecting applications. Frustrated unemployed South Africans took to social media complaining that they have been declined the grant despite meeting the requirements to qualify. While some applications are still pending - a month after applying, others have been rejected on claims of other sources of income.We spoke to SASSA CEO, Busisiwe Memela-Khambule.2020-06-1940 min
SITHAKELA ISIZWE PODCASTS#lockdownNokhozifm DJ Sgqemeza ufonela CEO yakwa SASSA ebuza ngo R350 bethu.DJ Sgqemeza uye wafonela CEO yakwa Sassa efuna ukwazi ukuthi kungani abanye bengakayitholi imali eyathenjiswa ka R350 DJ Sgqemeza interview with Sassa CEO2020-06-1708 min
AM Live on SAfmConcerns over the unresponsive new SASSA contact details for the Covid-19 relief grantSAfm — There have been concerns about the non-responsive of the new SASSA whatsapp number for the special Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress grant. People are venting their frustration on social media that the whatsapp number is not working. Yesterday the Social Development Department launched the special Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress grant for unemployed South Africans. To engage us on few teething problems and to address all your concerns and questions is the CEO of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Busisiwe Memela - Khambula2020-05-1226 min
The New Entrepreneur[SISU Mouth Guard: Sassa Akervall] "Making it happen through long, long nights..."Subscribe to theDIYpreneur on Youtube, Spotify, iTunes and my community! Sassa has created a unique technology for mouth guards that was very different. Being very different means facing things most people don't face... See what ugliness and value Sassa offers to you within this episode!2019-07-3024 min
Outside Broadcasting Facilities04/03/2019 SASSA Talk Show with communications manager, Mbizeni MdlaloseThe South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is a government entity responsible for distributing social grants to more than 16 million deserving South Africans. Operating since 2006, SASSA continues to pride itself as one of government's flagship agencies aimed at mitigating the devastating impact of poverty and unemployment prevalent in our society. Through the distribution of various social grants SASSA aims at poverty elimination, promotion of social cohesion as well as contributing to economic development.2019-03-0457 min
Testimonials SBAM Weekly PodcastSassa Akervall Testimonial 102418There are many great reasons for entrepreneurs like you to belong to the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Sassa Akervall is a member of the SBAM board of directors and CEO/majority owner of Saline-based Akervall Technologies. Her company was recently named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest growing private companies for the third year in a row, and she gives some credit to her SBAM involvement.
“Surrounding yourself with a great advice or with people who are smarter than you [is] just generally is a good concept. Just to have a good network is very important. That's why...2018-10-2400 min
PM Live on SAfmNEHAWU to meet striking SASSA workers to decide on the way forward following the suspension of the Biometric EnrolmentSAfm — Labour union NEHAWU is to meet striking SASSA workers to decide on the way forward following the suspension of the Biometric Enrolment for grant beneficiaries. This follows a meeting between Social Development Minister Susan Shabangu, NEHAWU representatives and senior SASSA officials in Johannesburg yesterday. SASSA workers have been on strike countrywide since yesterday, Wednesday. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to NEHAWU general secretary Zola Sephetha2018-10-1104 min
PM Live on SAfmTrade union NEHAWU has warned it will shut down all SASSA offices on WednesdaySAfm — Trade union NEHAWU has warned it will shut down all SASSA offices on Wednesday. Social Security Agency workers affiliated to Nehawu are set to strike over the transfer of social grant payments from Cash Paymaster Services to the South African Post Office. Nehawu general secretary, Zola Saphetha, has accused SASSA of refusing to resolve challenges brought about by this move2018-10-0905 min
EWNSassa and SA Post Office card swap glitchesGuest: Shivani Wahab, Senior Communications Manager for Sassa Host: Sara-Jayne King, Late Nights Topic: Sassa and SA Post Office card swap glitchesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2018-09-0305 min
SABC Joburg News FeaturesDlamini not liable for Sassa case legal costsThe Constitutional Court has absolved former Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini of gross negligence in connection with the prolonged contractual issue involving Cash Paymaster Services. Dlamini will not be held personally liable to pay the legal bill. However, the social security agency - SASSA, and its Chief Executive Officer, in her official capacity, have been ordered to pay costs. The court has however found that Dlamini failed in her supervisory role to Sassa, and also erred in deferring her responsibilities to an inter-ministerial committee. Wisani Makhubele reports...2018-09-0303 min
Ander programmeNuw SASSA-kaarte Sep 2018 - WAT JY MOET WEETSASSA se kontrak met CPS kom tot 'n einde en die Poskantoor beoog om teen die einde van September 2018 al die SASSA-begunstigdes op ‘n nuwe Sassakaart of ‘n bankrekening te hê.
Su-an het met Johan Kruger, kommunikasiebestuurder by die SA Poskantoor, gesels.
Luister hier vir die antwoorde op die volgende vrae:
1. Wie moet die nuwe Sassa kaartkry?
2. Waarheen kan ek gaan om ‘n Sassakaart te kry?
3. Hoe lank neem dit om die nuwe Sassakaart te kry?
4. Kan die nuwe kaart by winkels en OTM’e gebruik word?
5. Het die nuwe Sassa kaa...2018-06-2708 min
AM Live on SAfmSASSA issues a warning against Grindrod Bank pamphletsSAfm — The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has slammed the Grindrod Bank for distributing what is says are misleading pamphlets which depict the bank's green card as one of SASSA's banking accounts of choice. SASSA says it has not been endorsed the card. The agency has given Grindrod Bank and Net1 five days to retract the pamphlet. SASSA accounts have for the last six years been held at the bank on behalf of Cash Paymaster Services (CPS), which used to pay out all the social grants. Sakina Kamwendo interviewed Nandi Mosia who is SASSA Gauteng Spokesperson.2018-04-3005 min
PM Live on SAfmConCourt extends Sassa's contract with CPS for six monthsSAfm — SASSA spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi says they are happy with the Constitutional Court judgement to extend the contract between the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) and Cash Paymaster Services (CPS), for a further six-month period. Speaking to us earlier on, Letsatsi says they will ensure that each and every line of the judgement will be Implemented. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Paseka Letsatsi and to the Head of legal and investigations at Corruption Watch, Leanne Govindsamy2018-03-2309 min
The Forum@8We take a look once again at SASSA as April 1st deadline looms closer.The Social Security Agency SASSA only has about a month until a new grant payment system is in place. The agency says it is making progress to ensure the payment of grants is in-sourced. One of SASSA's key goals is to manage and pay social grants without the use of a third party contractor as is currently the case. It has already made direct transfers into approximately 2,4 million personal bank accounts for March 2018.2018-03-0548 min
PM Live on SAfmSASSA asks for 6 months extension for CPS contractSAfm — The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) and the department of Social Development have come under fire for asking the Constitutional Court for a six month extension of its contract with Cash Paymasters Services (CPS). This, after the court ruled in 2014 that the contract Sassa signed with CPS in 2012 was illegal and invalid. COSATU has called on minister Bathabile Dlamini to be released from her responsibilities with immediate effect.The department of Social Development and the agency were given until March 31, 2018 to find a new provider to administer the grants. Meanwhile the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) says the so called CP...2018-02-0808 min
Di RageDiphetego le mekgwa e e farologaneng e mešwa ya go amogela madi a kotlo gotswa ko SASSARe buisana le Mme Nandi Mosia, sebueledi sa SASSA kwa profenseng ya Gauteng, go sekaseka diphetego le mekgwa e e farologaneng e mešwa ya go amogela madi a kotlo, jaaka tirelo ya poso ya Afrika Borwa e le yona mmogo le SASSA di tlabe di ntsha dikotlo.2018-02-0510 min
PM Live on SAfmDlamini cross-examined by former Sassa CEOSAfm — Former SASSA CEO, Thokozani Magwaza has pointed out inconsistencies in Minister Bathabile Dlamini's version of the timeline that led to last year's grants payment crisis. The third day of the SASSA Inquiry kicked off with Minister of Social Development, Bathabile Dlamini, being cross-examined by Magwaza's advocate. The Minister is testifying to the role she played in the Cash Paymaster saga. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our Senior reporter, Candice Nolan...2018-01-2403 min
Art Inside OutHär och där i ord och bild / Sassa Buregren & Josefine Andersdotter RegfeldtI detta poddavsnitt har vi följt konstnären Sassa Buregren och projektledaren Josefine Andersdotter Regfeldt, under en workshop med elever på Kinnareds skola i Hylte kommun, i samband med konstprojektet "Här och där i ord och bild".
Projektet har utgått från Art Inside Outs lyrikresidens "Plats. Poesi. Periferi." som arrangerades våren 2017 i Hylte.
Under september och oktober 2017 har ett 100-tal elever i åk 2-3 och 5-6 i Kinnared och Landeryds skolor arbetat tillsammans med Sassa Buregren vid fyra tillfällen. Eleverna har utgått från begreppen centrum och periferi. De har fått möjlighet att...2017-12-1913 min
Podcast 5landmark agreement between the South African Social Security Agency, SASSA and the South African Post Office, SAPO, hasA landmark agreement between the South African Social Security Agency, SASSA and the South African Post Office, SAPO, has been signed. This follows the order by the constitutional court that SASSA and the social development department must find alternative service provider to Cash Paymaster Services. SAPO and SASSA will now work together to ensure that 17 million social grants recipients receive their grants in April next year. The implementation plan of the agreement commences immediately. Phumzile Mlangeni reports2017-12-1102 min
The Best of Afternoon Drive with Bongani BingwaSassa scams on the riseBongani spoke to Sassa spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi, about the increasing number of scams targeting Sassa social grant beneficiaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2017-12-0402 min
The Forum@8SASSA social grant payment debacle under the spotlight againThere seems to be a stand-off between the social security agency SASSA and the Post Office, with regard to taking over the payment of social grants, when the extended CPS contract expires in March 2018. SASSA has had more delays in contracting the South African Post Office (Sapo) to take over social grant payments from incumbent Cash Paymaster Services. Now, the Post Office concedes, that it will be difficult for it to meet its deadline, if an agreement with SASSA, is not reached soon. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Dianne Dunkerley-Executive Manager Grants Administration at Sassa, CEO of the South...2017-11-0649 min
Midday LiveSASSA and SAPO to present solution to Parliament by tomorrow eveningThe South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), The Telecommunications and Postal Services Department and the South African Post Office are to meet urgently and then present a solution to the current impasse around the details of a deal that will see the Post Office distribute grant payments. They will give feedback of their meeting to Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Social Services and the Standing Committee on Public Accounts tomorrow evening. SASSA wants to start a new procurement process on Friday after the deadlock but Parliamentarians will have none of it.2017-10-3103 min
The Best of Afternoon Drive with Bongani BingwaSASSA and SA Post Office meet todayBongani spoke to SASSA spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi, about the state of negotiations between SASSA and SAPO on distribution of grants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2017-10-2506 min
The Forum@8SASSA misses yet another deadline for Post Office grants contractThe social security agency SASSA has missed another deadline, to enter into a service agreement with the Post Office for the payment of social grants. This is the third delay of the formal contract that would see SASSA phase out its current grants disperse, Cash Paymaster Services. The South African Post Office had said it needed to be contracted at least in time this past month of September already, so that it could put in place the necessary systems. But this has not happened. There are fears that South Africans might find themselves in a situation in which no company...2017-10-0244 min
The Forum@8South African Post Office set to take over distribution of social grants: SASSAParliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) has conducted oversight visits to four state-owned companies in Gauteng. The members visited South African Airways (SAA), SA Express (SAX) and the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) as well as the South African Post Office (SAPO) headquarters, to assess the latest developments in the companies' financial management and turnaround strategies. Scopa's meeting with SASSA and SAPO was a follow-up on the commitments by the two state institutions to enter into a contract for the distribution of social grants. The discussions included details on how the contract will be fulfilled. On the Forum@8...2017-09-1848 minOutside Broadcasting FacilitiesActing Sassa CEO Pearl Bhengu Interviewed By Buyie Xaba At KwaNongomaThe South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is a government entity responsible for distributing social grants to more than 16 million deserving South Africans. Operating since 2006, SASSA continues to pride itself as one of government's flagship agencies aimed at mitigating the devastating impact of poverty and unemployment prevalent in our society. Through the distribution of various social grants SASSA aims at poverty elimination, promotion of social cohesion as well as contributing to economic development.2017-09-0809 minOutside Broadcasting FacilitiesYolisa Mdima NYDA Interviewed By Sli Bhengu At KwaNongoma Sassa EventThe South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is a government entity responsible for distributing social grants to more than 16 million deserving South Africans. Operating since 2006, SASSA continues to pride itself as one of government's flagship agencies aimed at mitigating the devastating impact of poverty and unemployment prevalent in our society. Through the distribution of various social grants SASSA aims at poverty elimination, promotion of social cohesion as well as contributing to economic development.2017-09-0809 min
Midday LiveEleven people arrested in SASSA card fraud bustPolice have arrested eleven suspects and recovered over a thousand SASSA cards, cash and firearms in Nigel on Gauteng's Eastrand. Eight suspects were nabbed after they were found withdrawing money on behalf of SASSA grant recipients. Police were led to a nearby property where they arrested three Chinese nationals. They were found in possession of ID's and SASSA cards. Police believe they were holding these cards as security for lending grant recipients money. Bongi Gwala spoke to Gauteng police spokesperson Kay Makhubele...2017-08-0103 min
AM Live on SAfmPearl Bhengu has replaced Thokozani Magwaza as the CEO of SASSA.SAfm — Pearl Bhengu has replaced Thokozani Magwaza as the CEO of SASSA. Until now Bhengu was the regional manager at SASSA in KwaZulu-Natal. The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) recently expressed its shock and anger at what it called brazen lawlessness by elements who want to frustrate the contract between Sassa and the South African Post Office. We speak to the Chairperson of SCOPA Themba Godi.2017-07-2007 min
PM Live on SAfmSassa appeals ruling that Net1 can continue deducting grant beneficiary accountsSAfm — The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) says it will appeal a ruling by the North Gauteng High Court granting service provider Net1 permission to continue making deductions from social grant beneficiaries' accounts. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SASSA Spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi..2017-05-1104 minOutside Broadcasting FacilitiesSassa communications manager MR Mdlaloses Interviewed @ Ntembiswen Greytown Icrop EventThe South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is a government entity responsible for distributing social grants to more than 16 million deserving South Africans. Operating since 2006, SASSA continues to pride itself as one of government's flagship agencies aimed at mitigating the devastating impact of poverty and unemployment prevalent in our society. Through the distribution of various social grants SASSA aims at poverty elimination, promotion of social cohesion as well as contributing to economic development.2017-03-2710 min
SABC News Northern CapeMinister Jeff Radebe welcomes court's ruling on the SASSA matterMinister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Jeff Radebe welcomes the Constitutional court's ruling that social security agency SASSA and Cash Payment Services should continue with their mandate to pay social grants for the next 12 months. SASSA and CPS have been ordered to ensure that grants are paid to the 17 million recipients on April 1. Radebe was speaking at the side-lines of an Imbizo in Kimberley, in the Northern Cape. Refilwe Gaeswe compiled this report…2017-03-1902 min
PM Live on SAfmConstitutional Court wants answers from SASSASAfm — The Constitutional Court has issued notice to the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa), requesting for details on when exactly the agency realised it would not be able pay welfare grants by itself when Cash Paymaster Services (CPS) contract expires. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Tim Sukazi, who is Sassa Transition Program, Legal and Legislative Framework Leader....2017-03-0803 min
PM Live on SAfmSCOPA says Sassa has not been cleared of wrongdoingSAfm — Parliament's standing committee on public accounts says Sassa has not been cleared of wrongdoing, despite reports that a new deal has been clinched with Cash Paymaster Services to continue paying out social grants. Committee chair Themba Godi says Scopa will continue with a meeting on Tuesday to probe the matter, whether Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini attends or not. The Constitutional Court has ruled that the existing contract between Sassa and CPS is improper. Scopa has summoned Dlamini to appear before the committee tomorrow. Godi spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla2017-03-0606 min
Di RageRre Diseko, sebueledi sa SASSA go re neela tsa sesheng mabapi le kontraka ya bonRe buisane gape le Rre Kgomoco Diseko, sebueledi sa South Africa Social Security Agency (Sassa) go re neela tsa sesheng gotswa kwa kantorong ya SASSA, morago ga gore ba gogele morago kopo ya bone kwa Kgotlatshekelo-kgolo ya Molaotheo mabapi le kontraka ya bona le setlamo se se duelang dikotlo.The South Africa Social Security Agency (Sassa) has withdrawn its Constitutional Court application asking it to extend a social grants distribution contract it invalidated in 2014.2017-03-0207 min
PM Live on SAfmSASSA reassures beneficiaries grants will be paid month endSAfm — The social security agency (SASSA) spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi says they have entered into negotiations with Cash Paymaster Services to renew its contract to distribute welfare grants. The Constitutional Court declared Sassa's contract with CPS invalid in 2014 but subsequently suspended its ruling for the duration of the contract to prevent the grant payment system being disrupted. The contract runs out at the end of the month. Tsepis akwetla spoke to SASSA spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi2017-03-0103 min
PM Live on SAfmAnalyst says political fallout will be substantial if SASSA fails to pay grantsSAfm — Political Analyst and leader of Right to Know campaign Dr Dale Mckingley says the political fallout will be substantial should the social security agency fail to pay social grant beneficiaries at the end of the month. SASSA says it has entered into negotiations with Cash Paymaster Services to renew its contract to distribute welfare grants. The Constitutional Court declared Sassa's contract with CPS invalid in 2014 but subsequently suspended its ruling for the duration of the contract to prevent the grant payment system being disrupted. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr Dale Mckingley2017-03-0102 min
The Forum@8Will SASSA be able to pay social grants on April 1st when CPS contract expires?Members of Parliament heard last week, that the Department of Social Development will not be able to take over the payments for social grants from the 1st of April. This, despite reassurances that the Department would be equipped to roll out social grants by the 1st of April. SASSA has a contract with Cash Paymaster Services (CPS), which is currently responsible for disbursing social grants. Their five-year contract expires in March 2017. The Agency is now approaching the Constitutional court tomorrow, to seek permission to extend the CPS contract to run for another year. SASSA says only after 2017, will they be...2017-02-0746 min
Di RageSASSA update from the Social Development Portfolio CommitteeSASSA briefed the Social Development Portfolio Committee on its state of readiness for taking over grant payments from 01 April 2017. The current contract with Cash Paymaster Services (CPS) expires at the end of March.A task team was set up to look into modalities of a takeover of this role by SASSA and it made recommendations sadly the time that SASSA had planned to put all these arrangements together seems to have been underestimated given how mammoth the task was. SASSA has come up with short and long term options that will lead to a takeover of the function...2017-02-0309 min
Di RageSASSA Recipients No Longer Allowed To Pay For Funeral Policies With GrantsRe buisane gape le Rre Kgomoco Diseko, sebueledi sa South Africa Social Security Agency (Sassa) ka tshweetso ya bona go emisa baamogedi ba dikotlo go dirisa dikotlo, go duela dipholisi tsa loso(funeral policies) le go leba dikema tse di tsweletseng tsa go tseela batho madi jaaka nako mafelo a ngwaga e atumelaSASSA Recipients No Longer Allowed To Pay For Funeral Policies With GrantsThe South Africa Social Security Agency (Sassa) says as of December those receiving child support grants will not be allowed to use the money for services such as funeral policies.2016-11-0707 min
Eastern Cape NewsSASSA celebrates 10 years of existence in Nelson Mandela Bay.Social Development Minister, Bathabile Dlamini has celebrated the 10th anniversary of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)with an outreach campaign at the Dan Qeqe Stadium in Zwide in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape. The agency opened its doors as a government entity to administer and distribute social grants ten years ago. The ten-year celebrations will serve as an opportunity for the department and SASSA to assess progress made, strategise on how to tackle challenges encountered and chart a wayforward for a new payment system. Our reporter Jayed-leigh Paulse filed this report…2016-07-0703 min
SABC Joburg News FeaturesSASSA CONCOURTThe Social Security Agency (SASSA) is now free to impose a ban on new applications for funeral policy deductions from children's grants. This follows an agreement with Lion of Africa Assurance, an insurance company that had taken issue with the ban. SASSA has agreed to withdraw their Constitutional Court appeal after Lion of Africa said they would not enforce a High Court interdict against the ban. Senior Constitutional Court Reporter, Candice Nolan, has the details.....2016-05-2602 min
The Burning Issue & Talking PointSASSAThis is the final edition of a 6 Monthly SASSA series. The number one topic that dominated this series was Illegal deductions. With illegal deductions still a prevalent issue. Lets discuss this issue and the procedure around settling this dispute.
Guest: Ebrahim Rylands
Position: Liaison Officer for SASSA WP2016-03-0734 min
SABC Joburg News FeaturesNU SASSA CONCOURTThe Department of Social Development says child support grants were never intended to pay for the burials of elderly people. The Department is supporting moves by its grants distribution agency, SASSA, to ban the payment of funeral policies from child care grants. Even though the regulations don't spell this out, the Department says it was always their position that funeral deductions can only be made from adult social grants. SASSA launched a bid for a direct access appeal to the Constitutional Court after the High Court lifted the ban. The Department's spokesperson, Lumka Oliphant....2016-01-1300 min
SABC Joburg News FeaturesSASSA/CONCOURTThe Social Security Agency says children don't need funeral cover because the risk of them dying is minimal. This is contained in SASSA's application for direct access to the Constitutional Court. But Stats from 2013 show that 13% of deaths in South Africa are children aged 18 and below. SASSA wants to appeal after the Pretoria High Court lifted a ban on deductions for funeral cover from child care grants. The Constitutional Court is still in recess and has yet to indicate what it will do with SASSA's application. Candice Nolan has the details......2016-01-1300 min
SABC Joburg News FeaturesREAX SASSA CONCOURTInsurance company, Lion of Africa, insists that the Social Security Agency (SASSA) simply does not have the power to cherry pick deductions to be paid from grant monies. The Insurance company says that the only recourse SASSA has is to amend the regulations which empower insurance companies to make deductions for funeral cover from grants. SASSA tried to ban such deductions from child care grants saying it's not in the childrens' best interest. Lion of Africa Lawyer, Michael Straeuli....2016-01-1301 min
Midday LiveSASSA responds to Black Sash on complaints about unlawful deductionsThe Black Sash says the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is inundated with complaints from beneficiaries about unlawful and fraudulent deductions from their grants. The Constitutional Court found tender irregularities by SASSA in awarding a tender to Cash Paymaster Services to manage the social grants system. The Black Sash will hold a silent protest at the SASSA national office in Pretoria. Executive Manager for Grants Administration at SASSA, Dianne Dunkerley, responds to Dashen Moodley's conversation with National Advocacy Manager at the Black Sash, Elroy Paulus...2015-10-1602 min
Midday LiveBlack Sash holds silent protest at SASSA national officeThe Black Sash says the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is inundated with complaints from beneficiaries about unlawful and fraudulent deductions from their grants. The Constitutional Court found tender irregularities by SASSA in awarding a tender to Cash Paymaster Services to manage the social grants system. The Black Sash will hold a silent protest at the SASSA national office in Pretoria. Dashen Moodley speaks to National Advocacy Manager at the Black Sash, Elroy Paulus...2015-10-1605 min
Monday Morning RadioMaking Their Money Where Your Mouth Is: Jan & Sassa AkervallAs entrepreneurs, the husband-and-wife duo of Jan and Sassa Akervall make their money where your mouth is.
Dr. Akervall, one of the top ENT physicians in the United States, invented a mouth guard to prevent his patients from having their teeth accidentally chipped or broken during surgery. Thin and strong, yet pliable, his Sisu mouth guards have now leapt from the operating room to mainstream America, where they are all the rage with professional and amateur athletes alike.
The Akervalls - both originally from Sweden - are anything but guarded as they share their...2014-05-0529 min