SASSA is a hot topic right now.
The State of the Nation Address (SONA) will be held on Thursday (8 February), where President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on key issues.
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Many people want concerns about social grants and SASSA to be at the top of the list.
Here's what you need to know about the important annual presidential address and what it means for the future of government.
Will SASSA's concerns be addressed in SONA 2024?
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) manages social grant payments under the Department of Social Development.
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South Africans want their voices to be heard. Many say social grant concerns should come first.
“Dead” grant recipients received millions of dollars. Postbank issues also affected many people across Southern Africa.
Sassa: What we know this year
The social grants agency has announced that the Gold Card will remain valid in 2024 and into the foreseeable future until further announcement.
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Postbank (cash) payments will be reduced in April 2024 to create a safer environment for staff and customers.
No date has been announced for the basic income grant.
SONA 2024 details
SONA 2024 is the annual presidential address.
Nelson Mandela gave the first SONA in 1994, ushering in a new era for the country. Does anyone still remember this? An important moment to remember. But what happens now?
President Cyril Ramaphosa gave his first speech in 2018, but it remains to be seen what he will say in 2024.
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