SASSA spends R500 million on chairs and decor for one event, but can’t answer how millions of beneficiaries will get their grants

The social grants agency can spend half a million rand on chairs and decor for one event, but can’t answer how millions of beneficiaries will get their grants. The ability of a new “technical committee” established by Social Development Minister Susan Shabangu to find a working solution to making cash payments was called into question on Tuesday, reports Amanda Watson.
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