Sassa grant payouts run smoother on Day 2

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Day two of the national Sassa payouts seems to have gone much better than on Monday in some parts of Cape Town.

Monday saw hundreds of elderly grant recipients turned away empty-handed after payout points ran out of cash.Security officers tried to ensure there is a one-meter distance between those standing in the lines but the frustrated grant recipients were more concerned about getting the money they desperately need than social distancing.

Hanover Park, Mitchells Plain and some paypoints in Athlone experienced problems but on Tuesday, pensioners said they received much more efficient service. Sassa says it’s looking into ways of making future pay-outs smoother, like allocating funds specifically for old age and disability grants.Help protect your loved ones by sharing this officialThe NICD has another Clinician Hotline to improve #COVID19 communication and support for healthcare providers. The Clinician Hotline is 0800 11 1131, operating 24 hrs. The Public Hotline is 0800 029 999 also operating 24hrs.

 

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