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South Africa: 'We Are Paid Peanuts,' Says Striking Sassa Employee
News24Wire, 3 July 2018
GroundUp reports that over 100 South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) employees in Pietermaritzburg downed tools on Monday over wage hike negotiations. Read more »
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South Africa: Sassa Urges Patience, Assures Beneficiaries Grants Will Be Paid Despite Difficulties
News24Wire, 3 July 2018
Social grant beneficiaries who draw their money at ATMs might have to wait a little longer to access it. Read more »
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South Africa: 'We Are Paid Peanuts' Says Sassa Employee
GroundUp, 3 July 2018
Over 100 South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) employees in Pietermaritzburg downed tools on Monday over wage hike negotiations. Read more »
Social Security Agency Under Fire as Strikes, Payout Errors Mount
Strike action by South African Social Security Agency workers comes as the embattled organisation made assurances to beneficiaries who experienced problems with electronic payments they would be paid in full soon.
About 100 SASSA employees affiliated to the Public Servants’ Association marched to the agency’s regional offices. These workers have rejected SASSA’s 7% payout.
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South Africa: South African Social Security Agency Assures Beneficiaries That Grants Will Be Paid
Govt of SA, 3 July 2018
The Acting CEO of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), Mr Abraham Mahlangu, has noted the challenges experienced by grants beneficiaries during the current social… Read more »
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South Africa: PSA Delivers Ultimatum to Social Development Minister Over Sassa Salary Dispute
News24Wire, 21 June 2018
Social Development Minister Susan Shabangu has been given an ultimatum to respond to demands by the Public Servants Association (PSA), acting on behalf of striking South African… Read more »
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South Africa: Post Office to Pay All Social Grants, Including Cash
GroundUp, 6 June 2018
The South African Post Office will soon be responsible for paying all social grant beneficiaries, including those paid in cash. This was revealed during a briefing by the South… Read more »
