Podcasts about Sassa

Die Suid-Afrikaanse Maatskaplike Sekerheidsagentskap het kommer uitgespreek oor die daaglikse verspreiding van fopnuus wat op sy dienste gemik is. SASSA se woordvoerder, Andile Tshona, benadruk daar is geen dubbele toelaebetalings vir Junie geskeduleer nie en ontken ook die bewerings oor nuwe pensioenreëls vanaf 10 Junie. Hy vra begunstigdes om slegs op amptelike kanale staat te maak en waarsku waninligting veroorsaak paniek asook vals hoop onder kwesbare Suid-Afrikaners:

With the court now pausing the VAT hike in South Africa, where will the money come from to plug the budget deficit? What happens to the two key bills the minister tabled alongside the framework? And what does this mean for you and your pocket? Phumi Mashigo breaks this down with Tara Roos, a sharp, young policy mind in Parliament as a researcher for various portfolio committees, founder of the Participation Project and So We Vote on IG, former UNESCO Youth Ambassador, and someone who's had a seat at the table on global youth and climate policy. Together they unpack the fiscal framework: what it really is, what Parliament actually voted on, and how it links to the controversial VAT proposal. They also examine the impact on social spending — including a potentially vulnerable SASSA grant. Is this a win for the public, or just a reshuffling of the same pressures under a different name? Join the conversation as they cut through the spin and follow the money! The Burning Platform

Joining Africa Melane to unpack the issue of SASSA payment delays, is Paseka Letsatsi, Head of Communications at SASSA, who explains how the agency is balancing payment delays with the need to clean up its system. Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CapeTalk’s John Maytham speaks with Postbank Chief Commercial Officer, Mr Thami Cele, about the decision to keep both SASSA Gold and Black Cards valid until further notice, after months of confusion and delays impacting millions of grant beneficiaries. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live – Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit is broadcast weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/good-morning-cape-town-with-lester-kiewit/audio-podcasts/good-morning-cape-town-with-lester-kiewit/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa Melane speaks to Paseka Letsatsi, Head of Communications at SASSA, about the indefinite extension of the gold card deadline. With the black card rollout paused, millions can continue using their gold cards to access grants without disruption. What does this mean for beneficiaries—and what’s next?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'n Staking dreig by Transnet. Sassa verleng goue kaarte se geldigheid tot 31 Mei en, 'n nuwe geitjie-spesie is in die Noord-Kaap ontdek.

Eleven people, eight of who are employees of the South African Social Security Agency, are expected to apply for bail in the Lenasia Magistrate's Court, in Johannesburg. The accused were arrested after being implicated in a 260-million-rand fraud syndicate operating within the social security. The state alleges that the accused created fake profiles and used these to withdraw funds from SASSA pay points. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Pearl Magubane.

Grant recipients now have until 31 May 2025 to switch to Postbank’s black card. Africa Melane speaks to Head of communications for SASSA, PasekaLetsatsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy MacIver speaks with Dr. Alison Gillwald, Executive Director of Research ICT Africa, about South Africa’s big step toward digital transformation. What does the major upgrade to the Department of Home Affairs’ identity verification system mean for South Africans?” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has often been argued that tackling corruption could have a positive effect on South Africa's economy and the country's ability to deliver basic and essential services to citizens. If the state could tackle some of the current costs of corruption, this could have substantial positive effects not only for citizens' socioeconomic rights but will also relieve the endless pressure on Treasury to seek alternative sources of revenue as with the current budget's controversial proposal of a 1 % VAT increase over two years. What makes this proposal unpalatable for some in the blatant corruption so often reported like the recent arrest of three SASSA officials allegedly linked to fraud of more than 260 million rands through ghost SASSA cards. This came hot in the heels of the arrest of six individuals were arrested for their involvement in a fraudulent procurement scheme at Kusile Power Station. An investigation revealed that in 2018, a pump was unlawfully procured for R857,977,00, despite an identical pump with the same serial number having been purchased in 2015 for only R18,835,00 leading to a direct financial loss for Eskom. These two recent cases are just a microcosm of the endemic corruption that has permeated our society leading to an erosion of the country's ability to deliver services. In our Sunday Morning Discussion we are looking at the cost of corruption on service delivery and Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Kaizer Kganyago, Spokesperson of the Special Investigating Unit - SIU -, an organisation tasked with investigating serious allegations of corruption, malpractice, and maladministration related to state institutions, assets, and public money, with the goal of recovering financial losses and ensuring accountability and Songezo Zibi, the chairperson of Parliament's Standing Committee On Public Accounts - SCOPA - which oversees the financial statements of all government departments and state institutions

SASSA and Postbank are advising grant beneficiaries that they will receive their money even if they have not yet migrated to the new Postbank black cards. The deadline to migrate to the new cards expired YESTERDAY and the SASSA gold cards can no longer be used to access grants. However the replacement of SASSA gold cards with Postbank black cards will continue and beneficiaries with old cards will still get their grants but through an alternative payment method at Post Office counters. To tell us more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Thami Cele, Postbank Chief Commercial Executive....

Klimaatsverandering bereik nuwe hoogtes in 2024, met sommige gevolge onomkeerbaar. Is 'n rentekoersverlaging vandag moontlik? Vandag is die laaste kans om van 'n SASSA goue kaart na die swart kaart oor te slaan.

Today on The Midday Report, host Mandy Wiener covers the latest news, including the postponement of the case against Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. The case, which revolves around charges of incitement to commit terrorism and two counts of incitement to public violence tied to the July 2021 riots, has been rescheduled to 14 August. In other news, the attempted murder charge against controversial businessman Edwin Sodi has been removed from the court roll. Additionally, today marks the deadline for the SASSA card swap. The book of the week is The Mavericks: How Coronation, Ninety One, and Allan Gray Beat the Rest by Stephen Cranston. Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast on weekdays from noon to 1pm on 702 and CapeTalk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vandag is D-dag vir SASSA-begunstigdes om hulle goue kaarte te vervang. Ons praat met SASSA oor probleme landwyd. Ons praat met die Suid-Afrikaanse Menseregtekommissie oor kinderhandel te midde van erge armoede. Is Suid-Afrika gereed vir 'n rentekoersverlaging? Alle oë is op die Reserwebank.

Meer as 2.7 miljoen toelae-ontvangers moet na die swart Postbank-kaart oorskakel. Griffon Pheiffer, waarnemende algemene bestuurder vir Toelae by Sassa in die Wes-Kaap, bespreek die oorskakeling. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

Today on The Midday Report, host Mandy Wiener covers the latest news, including updates on EMPD’s illegal protest which caused havoc on Johannesburg’s roads. She also gives an update on the February inflation numbers released by Stats SA. Meanwhile, the Health Minister claims that the private sector has distanced itself from the fight against TB. Former South African Airways (SAA) board member Yakhe Kwinana faces allegations of extortion, intimidation and malicious property damage. The DA is back in court over the ANC’s cadre deployment policy. Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast on weekdays from noon to 1:00 pm on 702 and CapeTalk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Wednesday, Lester Kiewit speaks with GroundUp Deputy Editor Barbara October about their latest news. The deadline to replace SASSA cards is only one day away and progress is plodding along. Over a million people have successfully made the switch, which has cost the department R200 million. GroundUp will be at different pay points in the April pay week to make sure that this transition process is running smoothly. Also in the podcast, the court has ordered fishing exclusion zones to protect endangered African penguins and awaiting-trial detainees may soon be given a lifeline in the form of a bail fund. Thank you for listening to the Good Morning Cape Town podcast. Listen live – Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is broadcast on weekdays from 6:00 am to 9:00 am on CapeTalk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Midday Report, host Mandy Wiener covers the latest breaking news, including Gauteng Finance MEC Lebogang Maile delivering the provincial budget speech for the 2024/25 financial year. In other developments, CCTV footage has revealed a third suspect was involved in the murders of Cloete and Thomas Murray on 18 March 2023, two years after the incident. Meanwhile, nine SASSA employees have appeared in court in connection with card fraud. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment also provides an update as South African scientists trapped in Antarctica plead for help due to a violent team member. And, of course, there are the latest developments from the Joshlin Smith trial. Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast on weekdays from noon to 1:00 pm on 702 and CapeTalk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Hoodah Abrahams-Fayker, Black Sash National Advocacy Manager, about the slow and problematic card migration process being undertaken by millions of grant recipients. So far Sassa and Postbank have only managed to migrate 1,1 million of 2,6 million beneficiaries from the old gold card, to the new, safer black card with three days before the deadline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die Parlement se portefeuljekomitee oor Maatskaplike Ontwikkeling het die fluitjieblasers geloof wat steeds wetstoepassingsagentskappe inlig oor amptenare van die Suid-Afrikaanse Maatskaplike Sekuriteitsagentskap wat vermoedelik bedrog gepleeg het. Die komiteevoorsitter, Bridget Masango, sê die polisie het vier SASSA-amptenare by die plaaslike kantoor in Johannesburg aangekeer na hulle 'n wenk van fluitjieblasers ontvang het:

There are only three days left before the set deadline to replace old SASSA gold cards with black Postnet cards. Postbank however urges beneficiaries to note that the 20th March deadline marks the date when the SASSA gold cards will stop working, and not the last day one can apply for the new card. SASSA grant recipients can still apply for and receive their Postbank black cards after the deadline. For more on this, both SASSA and the Postbank providing an update report on the replacement of Sassa gold cards and the payment arrangements for beneficiaries that may miss the upcoming deadline. Post Bank CEO Nikki Mbengashe

SASSA’s March 20 deadline is fast approaching! With over 1.4 million gold cardholders still needing to migrate to Postbank black cards, Africa Melanie speaks with social grant activist Elizabeth Raiters about what this means for beneficiaries. Tune in for the latest updates before the March 17 press conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three SASSA officials have been arrested at the Social Security Agency offices in Johannesburg. They are allegedly linked to the more than 260-million rand stolen from beneficiaries through ghost SASSA cards. Jon Gericke spoke to SASSA spokesperson, Andile Tshona

John Maytham speaks to Nikki Mbengashe, CEO of Postbank, to unpack the delays, whether all beneficiaries will be assisted in time, and what alternative solutions may be available after the cutoff date.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Postbank says it is close to finding a solution to ensure that social grant beneficiaries who are bedridden are able to acquire a Postbank card. This, as the bank is administrating the process of grant beneficiaries migrating from a SASSA gold card to Postbank black cards. Earlier this month, Postbank officials appeared before Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Social Development to give an update on the migration process. In previous weeks, grant beneficiaries waited in extremely long queues, often leaving without being assisted. Postbank had previously acknowledged to the committee that it did not have the capacity to deal with the influx of people. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Evashnee Naidu, she is the KwaZulu-Natal Regional Manager of social justice organisation, Black Sash...

Cheslyn Jacob, Chief Commercial Officer at TymeBank, joins John Maytham to provide clarity on TymeBank’s SASSA grant offering. Following a previous discussion, he returns to explain the benefits, pricing model, and how grant recipients can sign up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Postbank CEO Nikki Mbengashe has told the Portfolio Committee on Social Development that it is not realistic that all SASSA gold cards will be replaced with the Postbank black card by the already-extended deadline of March 20. Mbengashe then assured the committee that all the cards will be transitioned by 30 June 2025. However, the validity of the SASSA gold cards will not be extended any further, and that whose who have not yet managed to obtain the new Postbank cards will have to access their social grants by going to the Post Office. Lester Kiewit speaks to Bridget Masango, National Assembly Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The The South African Social Security Agency says it is implementing rigorous account verification processes to detect anomalies and unauthorised transactions within the Social Relief of Distress grant system. Speaking to Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Social Development yesterday, SASSA CEO, Themba Matlou, highlighted how weaknesses in the R350 grant system could compromise the SASSA's integrity. Matlou was addressing findings made during an investigation into fraudulent applications uncovered by two Stellenbosch University students. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Head Of Communications at the South African Social Security Agency, Paseka Letsatsi

Vandag is die sperdatum vir sake-eienaars om hulle spazawinkels te registreer. Die staking van Pepfar-befondsing kan die stryd teen MIV/Vigs in Suid-Afrika kelder. 'n Versoek om die sperdatum vir die oorskakeling van SASSA-kaarte te verleng.

John Maytham speaks with Wendy Kaizer Philander, DA Western Cape Spokesperson on Social Development, about the SASSA Switch campaign. This initiative has seen DA Councillors assist beneficiaries in transitioning from the old SASSA Gold Card to the Postbank Black Card or a bank of their choice. With over 16,000 people already helped, they discuss the challenges, impact, and public response to the campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SASSA’s gold card switchover is causing chaos—beneficiaries sleeping outside, system delays, and access to healthcare at risk. Africa Melane interviews Social Grant Activist at Pay the Grants, Elizabeth Raiters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Judgment has been reserved in an urgent application to halt a luxury development on Botmaskop slopes, on the Helshoogte Pass between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek; as many as 570 houses have been placed “on hold” as a Gugulethu housing project has been delayed by extortion rackets, SASSA and the Department of Social Development to brief Parliament on progress made on the investigation into vulnerabilities of the payment system as exposed by two Stellenbosch University Students. John Maytham speaks to Barbara October, Deputy Editor at GroundUp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The department of social development has acknowledged that its system poses a security risk, after a wake-up call from first-year computer science students at Stellenbosch University who alerted them to fraudulent activities and vulnerabilities in the system.

The deadline for beneficiaries to replace their gold South African Social Security Agency or SASSA cards with the black Postbank cards has been extended from the 28th of February to the 20th of March. Carol Odori spoke to SASSA Senior Manager of Communication and Marketing Sandy Godlwana to find out more.

Long queues, confusion, and frustration - Sassa's transition from gold to black Postbank cards has left many grant beneficiaries in the Western Cape struggling to access their funds. John Maytham speaks to Western Cape MEC for Social Development, Jaco Londt, about the challenges pensioners and vulnerable residents are facing, and what needs to be done to resolve the crisis before the March deadline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks to Bridget Masango, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development – to discuss the gold-to-black card exchange and the new deadline set for March 20th, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jong werkloses sê ekonomiese bestendigheid hang in die weegskaal weens die ernstige gebrek aan geleenthede in Suid-Afrika. Die minister van landbou, John Steenhuisen, sê Sakeliga se beskuldiging dat hy 'n "rasfonds" vir die landbousektor op die been gebring het, is vals. Die spertyd vir SASSA-begunstigdes om hulle kaarte te vervang, word verleng.

The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, has acknowledged that the replacement of the gold SASSA cards with black Postbank cards has not been well executed. Malatsi appeared before a joint sitting of Parliament's Social Development and Communications and Digital Technologies committees to explain why the process of card replacements has been so slow. The meeting was also attended by senior South African Social Security Agency and Postbank officials and ministers responsible for the entities. Postbank is responsible for the facilitation of the card swop. The deadline for beneficiaries to swop their cards was extended from 28 February to 20 March. Approximately two point four million beneficiaries that must still do the card swop. ZALENE MERRINGTON reports...

Did you know that you can opt to have the SASSA grant paid directly into the grant recipient’s bank account? This might be a useful option to consider given the current issues being experienced by those who are trying to swap their SASSA Gold cards for the Postbank Black cards. Africa Melane speaks to Paseka Letsatsi, head of communications at SASSA to find out how one can choose this option.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks with Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies of South Africa, Solly Malatsi, about the extension of the SASSA Gold Card to Postbank Black Card swap deadline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sassa beneficiaries, especially for elderly and disabled have raise concerns about long queues in their quest to replace their Gold cards. In Golden Acre, central Cape there has been snakey long queues as beneficiaries try to beat the deadline for the migration from the SASSA Gold Cards to the Postbank Black Cards. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Mbali Tyhomfa and Post Bank spokesperson Bongani Diako

Ons praat met 'n politieke ontleder oor president Trump se telefoongesprekke met die presidente van Rusland en Oekraïne. SASSA waarsku dat die goue kaarte teen die einde van die maand verval. Op Wêreld Radiodag bespreek ons die gevare van Kunsmatige Intelligensie vir die radiobedryf.

John Maytham is joined by Paseka Letsatsi, the Head of Communications at the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), to address the urgent issue of the approaching deadline for switching to the Postbank Black Card, set for February 28, 2025. Letsatsi warns that failure to make the switch could lead to significant disruptions in grant payments for beneficiaries and outlines the procedure for obtaining the new card to ensure a smooth transition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aubrey speaks to SASSA spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi, to discuss the reasons behind the upgrade, the support available for those who may need assistance, and the potential impact for those who miss the deadline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikki Mbengashe – CEO, PostBank SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live stream

This evening we look at the markets with Makwe Fund Managers, we speak to Old Mutual about the US president's recent executive order regarding South Africa and how it will impact trade, PostBank's CEO joins us to discuss the deadline for changing your Sassa card and the consequences if the deadline isn't met. We also speak to tech journalist Nafisa Akabor about changes in pricing for Microsoft Office and why SA users are moving away from the platform – and we look at making the most of your tax benefits when planning for your retirement with Alexforbes. SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live stream

Nathan Geffen, Editor of GroundUp, joins John Maytham to discuss the flawed investigation into SASSA's SRD grant system. Geffen highlights how the investigation, costing R280,000, failed to address crucial questions about fraudulent applications and payouts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pippa Hudson speaks to Bridget Masango, Parliament's Social Development committee chairperson, about whether they are satisfied that the state is doing all it can to address serious fraud and technical flaws in the SA Social Security Agency's grant application and payment system, as exposed by two Stellenbosch University computer science students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die Parlementêre Portefeuljekomitee vir Maatskaplike Ontwikkeling vra vir ʼn ondersoek na gebreke in die betaalstelsel van die toelae vir die Verligting van Maatskaplike Nood. Dit volg nadat twee studente van die Universiteit Stellenbosch in ʼn studie bevind het hulle is vir die toelae geregistreer sonder dat hulle ooit aansoek gedoen het. Minister Sisisi Tolashe het onderneem om binne 30 dae ʼn verslag voor te lê:

Dobbelary is nie net in Namibië 'n groot probleem nie. Rise Mzansi het Suid-Afrika se maatskaplike ontwikkeling-departement gevra om Sassa-begunstigdes te beskerm teen dobbel-verslawing. Hulle stel voor opvoedings- en beradingsprogramme word geskep vir maatskaplike toelae-ontvangers met dobbelprobleme. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het gesels met oud-ombudsman advokaat John Walters, wat sê dobbelary is 'n verslawing en 'n goeie dobbelaar weet wanneer om op te hou.