sassa new 2023-2024
sassa new 2023-2024
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is a government agency responsible for the administration and payment of social grants to eligible South African citizens. In recent years, SASSA has undergone several changes aimed at improving the delivery of its services to beneficiaries.
- One of the most significant changes to SASSA has been the introduction of a new payment system for social grants. The new system, which was rolled out in 2018, involves the use of a biometric identification system to prevent fraud and improve the accuracy of grant payments.
- Under the new system, beneficiaries are required to have their fingerprints and other biometric information captured at SASSA offices or designated pay points. This information is then linked to their social grant payment, ensuring that only the rightful beneficiary receives the payment.
- The new system has been successful in reducing fraud and improving the accuracy of grant payments, leading to greater confidence in the social grant system among beneficiaries and the wider public.
- In addition to the new payment system, SASSA has also introduced several other changes aimed at improving its services. These include the introduction of online applications for social grants, which allows applicants to apply for grants from the comfort of their own homes. The agency has also launched a mobile app, which allows beneficiaries to access their grant payment information and other services on their smartphones.
- SASSA has also been working to improve the accessibility of its services for beneficiaries, particularly those living in remote or rural areas. The agency has partnered with local municipalities and community organizations to establish more pay points in these areas, making it easier for beneficiaries to access their grant payments.
- Another recent development at SASSA has been the introduction of a new grant for unemployed South Africans during the COVID-19 pandemic. The R350 Special Relief of Distress (SRD) grant was introduced in 2020 to provide temporary financial assistance to those who had lost their income due to the pandemic.
- Overall, the changes at SASSA reflect the agency's commitment to improving its services and ensuring that social grants are delivered efficiently and effectively to those who need them most. While there are still challenges to be addressed, such as the backlog of grant applications and the need for more resources, the new initiatives are a step in the right direction towards a more responsive and effective social grant system in South Africa.
SOCIAL GRANTS
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Care Dependency Grant
Child Support Grant
Disability Grant
Foster Child Grant
Grant-In-Aid
Older Persons Grant
Social Relief of Distress
War Veterans Grant
Visit the SRD website at
- Email: srd@sassa.gov.za
- USSD: *134*7737#
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