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SASSA confirms continued social grant payments and addresses recent fraud issues in the Eastern Cape.
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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has been in the news due to its response to social grant fraud cases, including dismissing 14 officials in the Eastern Cape linked to fraudulent activities. Despite these challenges, SASSA assures beneficiaries that grant payments will continue uninterrupted. Official announcements have clarified payment dates and review processes for flagged beneficiaries, aiming to maintain trust in the social grant system amidst efforts to combat corruption.
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