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First Take SAPostbank given the green light to replace remaining SASSA Gold cardsThe South African Reserve Bank has gazetted the 4th Variation Notice, giving Postbank the green light to generate a new secure key and replace the remaining SASSA Gold Cards with upgraded Black Cards. The announcement came during a briefing to Parliament's Social Development Committee, where the Reserve Bank also highlighted the looming expiry of the SASSA–Postbank Master Service Agreement at the end of September. This development follows SASSA's decision to terminate its contractual arrangement with Postbank. Elvis Presslin spoke to Bridget Masango, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development in Parliament
2025-09-0309 min
The Talking PointCitizens Corner: SASSAThe South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is conducting a review of social grant beneficiaries to ensure only eligible individuals receive support. This review process has raised concerns and sparked debate, with some beneficiaries reporting delays and potential suspensions. SASSA emphasizes that the review is crucial for preventing fraud and ensuring the integrity of the social assistance system. Earlier this month, we received a call from a listener who shared the impact the SASSA review process has had on her community and how many who have not been assisted in the process are exposed to poverty. Let us listen...
2025-07-3054 min
Update@NoonSASSA continues audit of targeted grant beneficiaries suspected of other income sourcesThe South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)'s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Themba Matlou, says social grant reviews that are being undertaken on targeted beneficiaries suspected of having additional sources of income that was not initially disclosed to the Agency. Matlou says In April this year, SASSA announced an ongoing scheduled payment delays to targeted social grants beneficiaries who need to visit local offices to confirm changes in their financial circumstances (if any) and update their personal details to address potential inclusion errors in the current social security system. SASSA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Themba Matlou elaborates...
2025-07-1404 min
Update@NoonSASSA says 210 000 June R350 grant recipients may be affected by non-disclosure of incomeThe South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is cracking down on social grant beneficiaries who may be receiving income that they have not disclosed to SASSA. SASSA says about 210-thousand people have been identified through credit bureau checks. SASSA says it was acting in terms of the Social Assistance Act, which requires beneficiaries to declare all sources of income when applying for a grant and to report any changes after the grant has been approved. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SASSA spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi
2025-05-2908 min
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 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
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 Africa
2025-03-1600 min
Portfolio 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 Africa
2025-03-1600 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
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 Spokesperson
2025-01-2208 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 minThe 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
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.
Conversation. Conviction. Connection.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbrocktv
Email: info@tmpindustries.com
Contact number: 0916-596-3927
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
Space4GrowthTHE SASSA SPECIAL (ft. Sassa)On this episode, the squad sits down with photographer and studio owner Sassa! She has been known for her work taking pictures for many in the Boston and NY areas. She is one of the owners of the experiemental multifunction media space "The Friends St Project" Join us as she speaks on whats next for Sassa Studios and The Friends St Project. As well as how and why she chose photography. Tune in now!
2023-05-171h 11
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
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 #31
2022-01-181h 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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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,
#Nachhaltigkeit,
#Vermarktung,
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2021-07-2213 min
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
Newsbreak#PODCAST: KZN police clamp down on a suspect caught withdrawing cash from SEVENTY different #SASSA cardsBy Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - KwaZulu-Natal police have clamped down on a 47-year-old suspect caught withdrawing cash from different South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) cards at an ATM on Anton Lembede Street, in Durban. Police confirmed that 70 SASSA cards were seized from the suspect and close to R8,000 in cash was also recovered. Further investigations led to the suspect's residence in Umhlanga. The suspect is expected to appear today at the Durban Magistrates Court on charges of fraud and possession of stolen property. Meanwhile, KZN SASSA spokesperson, Sandy Godlwana, has condemned the fraudulent activity, adding that fraud remains...
2021-03-0802 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 Centeno
2021-02-051h 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 now
2021-02-0231 min
Newsbreak#PODCAST: SASSA confirm that the special R350 COVID-19 relief grant will come to an end on the 31st of January 2021By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has dismissed claims that the R350 COVID-19 relief grant will continue beyond the end of January - as was falsely stated on social media. KwaZulu-Natal SASSA spokesperson, Sandy Godlwana, says as it stands the grant will end come January 31st and will not be renewed. Godlwana says there will be no new payments in February, pending an update from government on any changes or extensions of the grant...
2021-01-2802 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 now
2021-01-1112 min
Newsbreak#PODCAST: SASSA announce that social grant payments for December will commence from today...By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Social grant payments for December will commence from today for old age pension, tomorrow for disability grants and Wednesday for child support, foster child and care dependency grants. However, grant collection from SASSA pay-points will commence from the 4th of December. SASSA have also sought to clarify that these early payments are not bonuses, but rather a method being used to avoid the festive season rush. SASSA spokesperson in KwaZulu-Natal, Sandy Godlwana has the rundown of what can be expected when it comes to grant payments...
2020-12-0102 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
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 jogos
2020-09-1530 min
Newsbreak#PODCAST: SASSA's newly-launched online applications portal aims to put an end to lengthy queuesSABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The convenience of the newly launched SASSA online applications portal eliminates long queues - with no need to gather at public places to apply. KwaZulu-Natal SASSA spokesperson Sandy Godlwana, says the online portal will help applicants in applying for certain social grants, without having to stand in snaking lines. Godlwana says the pilot testing system will run until the 25th of this month...
2020-09-1502 min
Newsbreak#PODCAST: Police clamp down on a 54-year-old woman, involved in fraudulently issuing close to 50 SASSA cardsSABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer - Taresh Harreeparshad - Police in KwaZulu-Natal have made another breakthrough in relation to a seven million rand SASSA fraud case. A 54-year-old woman appeared in the Durban Specialised Commercial Crimes Court - for fraudulently issuing 47 SASSA cards. The suspect was released on R10,000 bail. Meanwhile, SASSA spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi has welcomed the arrest. He adds that they are looking at technological measures to reduce the risk of fraudulent activity...
2020-08-2702 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 CEO
2020-06-1708 min
Newsbreak#PODCAST: Some unemployed South Africans express disappointment with the SASSA over relief grant paymentsSABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Some unemployed South Africans are frustrated and have expressed disappointment with the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), after not receiving their R350 social relief grant payments. Some say that they've applied for the grant over a month ago and still have not received any feedback from SASSA...
2020-06-0502 min
Newsbreak#PODCAST: SASSA discuss the various communication avenues available to apply for the "Social Relief of Distress Grant"SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - There's been alarm bells raised over SASSA's new WhatsApp number - introduced for the special "Social Relief of Distress Grant" - being non-responsive. Citizens are complaining and venting their frustration on social media over the available contact avenues, claiming it is not working. South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) - KZN Spokesperson Sandy Godlwana says that people have three ways of applying for the grant. She explains the three methods that grant recipients can use during this time....
2020-05-1403 min
Newsbreak#PODCAST: Confusion arises over SASSA's Social Relief of Distress 'food parcels'SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) recipients are being warned against fake news circulating on social media about food parcels. SASSA is currently issuing Social Relief of Distress (SRD) in the form of food parcels to people living under extreme poverty. However, there is a criteria for those who can qualify. Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Social Development Portfolio Committee - Les Govender explains.......
2020-04-1303 min
Newsbreak#PODCAST: SASSA bring forward payments of social grants, to help prevent the spread of #coronavirusSABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has brought forward the payment of social grants for the elderly and persons with disabilities for the month of April in an effort to lower the risk of Covid-19 infections. SASSA plan to curb the spread by reducing congestion at retailers and banks. Grants are said to be paid on the 30th of March. All other grants, like child support grants, should be collected from 1 April. SASSA spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi says if the spread of the virus becomes more rapid, this strategy co...
2020-03-2301 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
Newsbreak#PODCAST: Community activist Jonathan Annipen arranges a host of meetings to address the concerns of SASSA beneficiariesSABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Meetings are being held across Durban for social grant recipients to address their issues of concern. South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) representatives are expected to attend these meetings to provide recipients with alternate forms of payment which are safer and more reliable. This after the discovery of SASSA cards being cloned sparked outrage and great concern among beneficiaries. Community activist and organiser of the meetings - Jonathan Annipen, says this will be the ideal platform for beneficiaries especially, pensioners to bring forward their concerns at a place nearest to...
2019-06-1902 min
Newsbreak#PODCAST: SASSA investigate a video gone viral on social media - that shows criminals bragging about stolen SASSA cardsSABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak producer Hoosen Ebrahim - A high level investigation is underway at the South African Social Security Agency( SASSA) regarding a video circulating on social media, showing a group of criminals bragging about stolen SASSA cards and the money they have taken out of them. The agency says that criminals have been implicated in selling these cards for as much as 10-thousand-rand before police intercepted their operation. SASSA spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi explains the steps taken to ensure pensioners dont fall victim to this scam...
2019-04-2203 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
Newsbreak#PODCAST: SASSA extend deadline for beneficiaries to update their old white cards with the latest gold cardsSABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The South Africa Social Security Agency (SASSA) has extended its deadline for beneficiaries to swap their old white cards for the new SASSA gold cards. Initially, the deadline was the 15th of December but many beneficiaries have still not met that deadline. SASSA's Senior Manager for Communications and Marketing - Vusumuzi Mahaye, says beneficiaries who do not swop their cards before the end of December will NOT receive payments on the white SASSA cards in January 2019...
2018-12-1901 min
Newsbreak#PODCAST - SASSA speak out over scams doing the rounds on social mediaSABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has warned grant recipients of a scam doing the rounds on social media and Whatsapp groups. The fraudulent circular notifies people that SASSA will be providing groceries to all unemployed South African citizens. SASSA Spokesperson - Paseka Letsatsi says grantees must be cautious and ask questions before giving their money away...
2018-11-0102 min
Newsbreak#PODCAST - SASSA call on grant recipients to appoint "procurators" to assist in money withdrawalsSABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has warned old-age and disability grant beneficiaries to appoint trustworthy procurators to withdraw their social grants on their behalf at ATMs and Post Offices. The social grants agency says there has been an increase in the number of discrepancies between grant recipients - who have been robbed of their pension recently. SASSA Spokesperson - Paseka Letsatsi...
2018-10-2402 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 Sephetha
2018-10-1104 min
Newsbreak#ICYMI - Labour union NEHAWU will meet striking SASSA workers to decide on an amicable solutionSABC News and Current Affairs — 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. Tshepo Phagane reports...
2018-10-1102 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 move
2018-10-0905 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
Newsbreak#ICYMI - SASSA EMPLOYEES RETURN TO WORK TODAY TO ENSURE GRANT RECIPIENTS GET THEIR MONIESSABC News and Current Affairs — SASSA workers are expected to report for work today after reaching an agreement with their employer to give negotiations another chance. Social Development Minister Suzan Shabangu had approached the Labour Court in Johannesburg to seek an interdict against the striking workers. However, the court struck the matter of the roll after parties agreed to re-open negotiations. Meanwhile, social grant recipients have been queueing outside the Post Office in Chatsworth, south of Durban since five in the morning. They were hoping to receive their monthly SASSA grants. They say they visited their regular pay points, only to...
2018-07-0501 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
Newsbreak#ICYMI - RES HILLS ACTIVIST TO ASSIST PENSIONERS REGISTER AS SASSA GRANT RECIPIENTSSABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Reservoir Hills community activist, Ish Prahladh has heeded cries from pensioners in the area who are battling to register themselves as SASSA grant recipients. Prahladh will be hosting a community open day to assist elderly citizens fill in their applications forms which he will then take to SASSA and have them registered. The event will be hosted at the Resmount Primary School hall in Reservoir Hills, west of Durban this Friday from 9:30 am. Prahladh says all major South African banks will have representatives on the day, who will be va...
2018-06-1202 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 Govindsamy
2018-03-2309 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
NewsbreakMF to address SASSA confusion with pensioner town-hall engagementsSABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - The Minority Front, Department of Home Affairs and the South African Social Security Agency will members of the Phoenix community, north of Durban, today - to clear confusion over SASSA cards and green barcoded IDs. This after widespread panic caused by a bogus media statement, which claimed that the cards and identity documents would not be valid from March this year. According to MF counsellor Johnathan Annipen - pensioners have been flooding SASSA offices, fearing that their grants will not be paid. Annipen is encouraging those affected to attend th...
2018-02-0803 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
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
NewsbreakPensioners urged NOT to panic about SASSA optional payment methodsSABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Social grant recipients are being urged to remain calm following the proposed changes in the South Africa Social Security Agency (SASSA) payment methods. This after a number of recipients received a letter from SASSA detailing optional changes to their payment methods. Minority Front spokesperson - Johnathan Annipen says there is no need to be alarmed as this is a programme which is rolled out nationally by SASSA, advising recipients that they have the OPTION to have their grants deposited into their bank accounts. Annipen says this does not mean th...
2018-01-1102 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
NewsbreakPost Office-SASSA deal to benefit social granteesSABC News and Current Affairs — Telecommunications and postal Services Minister, Siyabonga Cwele has moved to reassure social grants' beneficiaries that the transition from CPS to the Post Office will be smooth. Yesterday, the Inter-Ministerial Committee on social grants announced that SASSA and the Post Office has signed a service agreement which will see the Post Office taking over the grants' distribution from April the first. The constitutional court had in March ordered SASSA and the Social Development Department to find a new service provider to replace CPS. Minister Cwele says grants beneficiaries will benefit financially with the new payment system. Ch...
2017-12-1102 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 reports
2017-12-1102 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
NewsbreakDecember social grants to be paid early - SASSASABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak's Hafsa Mkhize - The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced that December social grant payments will be done earlier than usual. The payment cycle for December this year will commence on November 28th and end on December 15th for all grant recipients at different payment channels. SASSA National Spokesperson - Kgomoco Diseko says payments at agency pay points will start on the 28th, except for the points in Western Cape, which commence on the 1st of December...
2017-11-0702 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
NewsbreakSASSA grantees not paid last month have to query at branchSABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - Do NOT go to your nearest South African Social Security Agency -SASSA- branch if you have received your grant money last month. That's the plea issued by SASSA KZN spokesperson Mbizeni Mdlalose. Two days ago, SASSA KZN had urged grant beneficiaries to visit their offices to renew their grants. Thousands of pensioners from different parts of the province had not been paid out government grants last month. Mdlalose says they are encouraging all those who received letters from them, to go to their nearest SASSA. Mdlalose has highlighted that re...
2017-08-1602 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
NewsbreakDA suspends decision to take SASSA to courtSABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak producer, Prabashini Moodley - The Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal has suspended it's decision to take the South African Social Security Agency or SASSA to court. This after a recent meeting with SASSA officials that yielded positive results. Earlier this year - the DA marched to protest against the high number of rejections from applicants in Phoenix, north of Durban - among other things. The DA's George Mari explains the issues that were resolved in the meeting........................
2017-07-1302 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 Makwetla
2017-03-0606 min
NewsbreakBlack Sash launches court action in SASSA debacleSABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - Grant recipients around the country are becoming increasingly concerned about whether they will receive payments come the end of March. The Centre for Applied Legal Studies, on behalf of the Black Sash Trust, launched an application to the Constitutional Court - asking the court to compel the Minister of Social Development and the South African Social Security Agency or SASSA to take action in ensuring that recipients are paid by the end of the month - when the contract between SASSA and Cash Paymaster Services will end. Black Sash KZ...
2017-03-0302 min
NewsbreakBlack Sash launches court action in SASSA debacleSABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - Grant recipients around the country are becoming increasingly concerned about whether they will receive payments come the end of March. The Centre for Applied Legal Studies, on behalf of the Black Sash Trust, launched an application to the Constitutional Court - asking the court to compel the Minister of Social Development and the South African Social Securit...
2017-03-0302 min
NewsbreakBlack Sash launches court action in SASSA debacleSABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - Grant recipients around the country are becoming increasingly concerned about whether they will receive payments come the end of March. The Centre for Applied Legal Studies, on behalf of the Black Sash Trust, launched an application to the Constitutional Court - asking the court to compel the Minister of Social Develop...
2017-03-0302 minNewsbreakBlack Sash launches court action in SASSA debacleSABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - Grant recipients around the country are becoming increasingly concerned about whether they will receive payments come the end of March. The Centre for Applied Legal Studies, on behalf of the Black Sash Trust, launched an application to the Constitutional Court - asking the court to compel the Minister of Social Development and the South African Social Security Agency or SASSA to take action in ensuring that recipients are paid by the end of the month - when the contract between SASSA and Cash P...
2017-03-0302 min
NewsbreakBlack Sash launches court action in SASSA debacleSABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - Grant recipients around the country are becoming increasingly concerned about whether they will receive payments come the end of March. The Centre for Applied Legal Studies, on behalf of the Black Sash Trust, launched an application to the Constitutional Court - asking the court to compel the Minister of Social Development and the South African Social Security Agency or SASSA to take action in ens...
2017-03-0302 min
NewsbreakBlack Sash launches court action in SASSA debacleSABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - Grant recipients around the country are becoming increasingly concerned about whether they will receive payments come the end of March. The Centre for Applied Legal Studies, on behalf of the Black Sash Trust, launched an application to the Constitutional Court - asking the court to compel the Minister of Social Development and the South African Social Security Agency or SASSA to take action in ensuring that recipients are paid by the end of the month - when the...
2017-03-0302 min
NewsbreakBlack Sash launches court action in SASSA debacleSABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - Grant recipients around the country are becoming increasingly concerned about whether they will receive payments come the end of March. The Centre for Applied Legal Studies, on behalf of the Black Sash Trust, launched an application to the Constitutional Court - asking the court to compel t...
2017-03-0302 min
NewsbreakBlack Sash launches court action in SASSA debacleSABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - Grant recipients around the country are becoming increasingly concerned about whether they will receive payments come the end of March. The Centre for Applied Legal Studies, on behalf of the Black Sash Trust, launched an application to the Constitutional Court - asking the court to compel the Minister of Social Development and the South African Social Security Agency or SASSA to take action in ensuring that recipients are paid by the en...
2017-03-0302 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 Mckingley
2017-03-0102 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 Letsatsi
2017-03-0103 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
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
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 WP
2016-03-0734 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
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
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