SOCIAL GRANTS

SASSA has embarked on the following processes since January 2012. SASSA awarded a contract to Cash Paymaster Services (CPS) Pty (Ltd) for the payment of social grants in all provinces. This will enable SASSA to introduce an automated biometric-based payment system for social grants.

In the first phase, from 01 March 2012 to end of May 2012:

1. During this period, particularly from 1 April 2012 beneficiaries should continue to collect their grants at their respective pay points including banks. It is business as usual. 
2. New beneficiaries will be enrolled on to the new biometric-based payment system as from the 1st of March 2012 at SASSA local office upon application

In the 2nd Phase, from 01 June to 31 December 2012:

1. Existing eligible beneficiaries, including  bank beneficiaries and children will be enrolled on the new biometric-based payment system at SASSA pay points, local offices and designated sites
2. SASSA will conduct home visits for beneficiaries over 75 years of age and bedridden beneficiaries at their homes and institutions such as hospitals.
3. Beneficiaries will be issued with a SASSA branded smart-card

Benefits of the new system are: 

• Beneficiaries will be able to use their SASSA branded card anywhere in the country. For many beneficiaries, this will be a dream come true.
• The system will allow the right person, to be paid the right amount, NJALO!
• To allow life certification of beneficiaries monthly
• The system will provide a service of R16.44 (inclusive of VAT) which translates into R2 billion per annum – a saving of R800 million per annum from the previous contracts.
• The improved biometric-based payment system will minimise fraud and corruption
• Beneficiaries will be enrolled within close proximity of the communities where they live

SASSA will also engage in a rigorous information campaign to educate and mobilise beneficiaries, their friends, community members and organisations about the new system.

List of merchant stores in Outer West where beneficiaries can draw their grants

STORE	ADDRESS
Checkers Hillcrest	Hillcrest Corner, No 1 Old Main Rd Hillcrest
Pick n Pay Hillcrest	Christians Village, Cnr Main and Inanda Road, Hillcrest
Pick n Pay Kloof	24 Fields Shopping Centre, Old Main Road, Kloof