Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Mondli Gungubele says officials are working around the clock to ensure that next month, social grant beneficiaries are not affected by payment delays experienced this month.
Gungubele said that the two departments --
In this regard, he reiterated government's sincerest apologies to all social grants beneficiaries, who have encountered difficulties accessing their social grants this month.
The Minister said he was pleased to report that
"Today, we are delighted to report that
"These funds are readily available in the accounts of these beneficiaries and if not withdrawn, can be accessed through bank ATMs, retailers and Post Office branches," the Minister said.
Gungubele said once the beneficiaries' money is paid into their
He said that this is a normal bank account and clients do not need to withdraw their money all at once. Clients can also use the SASSA gold card to purchase goods at merchants.
Responding to a question on why other beneficiaries remain without their September payments, the Minister said they are going to follow up on the recipients that have not received their grants.
Hijacking grant challenge for personal gain
Gungubele addressed numerous accounts and statements circulating on various platforms, misrepresenting the root cause of the
"We want to place it on record that these stories are false and generally fabricated. The root cause of
The Minister said
"Social grant beneficiaries are also urged to ignore the false information that the September payments challenges are as a result of the expired SASSA card.
The Minister said that the departments and their entities will regularly update SASSA beneficiaries on the details of the card replacement programme.
New Postbank Board to be appointed
Gungubele has assured social grant beneficiaries and the nation that the changes in the Postbank Board will not have an impact on any of the banking operations or the capacity of the
Gungubele explained that the Postbank Board is an oversight body appointed by the Minister as non-executive directors, so they are not involved with the executive level of decisions or day-to-day operations of the bank.
"The ministry has already commenced with the process of filling the vacant Postbank Board vacancies, and an advertisement for nominations has been issued.
"In the interim, and to ensure that decisions that reside within the delegation of authority of the board are enabled, the ministry has appointed Khayalethu Ngema as the Postbank Administrator until a new Board is appointed," Gungubele said.
The Minister concluded that they are actively taking measures to prevent future challenges in the banking ecosystem, and in particular for social grant account holders.
"Our commitment to the welfare and well-being of our social grants beneficiaries remains unwavering.
"We are investing in robust technology infrastructure, enhancing communication and collaboration among relevant agencies, and strengthening oversight mechanisms to ensure the uninterrupted flow of grant payments to those who depend on them most," he said.
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