Are SASSA concerns addressed at SONA 2024?

Are SASSA concerns addressed at SONA 2024?Will SASSA concerns be addressed at the SONA 2024? Here's what citizens have to say about it, and where to voice your thoughts.

by Francois Jansen

07-02-2024 21:39

in Celeb News

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday give his most important state of the nation address. Image: SABC News

SASSA is a big talking point right now.

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The State of the Nation Address (SONA) happens Thursday (8 February), where President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation about important issues.

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Many citizens hope that concerns regarding social grants and SASSA will be at the top of the list.

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Here's what to know about the important, yearly Presidential speech - and what it could mean for government's future.

Are SASSA concerns addressed at SONA 2024? The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) controls social grant payments, under the Department of Social Development.

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South Africans hope to have their voices heard. Social grant concerns should be first, say many.

Deceased' grant recipients received millions. Issues with Postbank also affected many throughout Southern Africa.

SASSA: What we know for this year The social grant agency has announced that Gold Cards remain valid for 2024 - and the nearby future, until otherwise announced.

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April 2024 will see the lessening of Postbank (cash) payouts, in an attempt to create safer environments for staff and customers.

There have been no date-announcements for a basic income grant.

More about SONA 2024 The SONA 2024 is the yearly Presidential speech.

Nelson Mandela gave the first SONA in 1994, ushering in a new era for the country. Who can still remember this? An important moment to think back to. But what happens now?

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his first in 2018 - and we have yet to see what he's going to say for 2024.

Send us your thoughts Do you have any thoughts to add before, during, or after SONA 2024? Let us know your thoughts on this story at info@thesouthafrican.com.

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