Sassa spends R266bn annually supporting 19-million families: Acting CEO Themba Matlou

Sassa spends R266bn annually supporting 19-million families: Acting CEO Themba Matlou

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has revealed it spends about R266bn annually supporting more than 19-million families who rely on social grants.

Government to spend R266 billion on SASSA grants in 2025 – here’s who benefits most

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will distribute a record R266 billion in 2025 to support more than 19 million citizens, with the government prioritising social security as a vital tool to fight poverty and inequality. This was confirmed by SASSA acting CEO Themba Matlou during the Department of Social Development’s International Day of Families commemoration in Thaba . He emphasised the agency’s commitment to supporting low-inco…