Foreword by the Minister:

During the last two decades South Africa has undergone major economic, social and political transformation.
The right to social security is entrenched as one of the socio-economic rights provisions contained in sections 26 and 27 of the Constitution. However,poverty and social exclusion are still with us and the gap between the haves and have-nots is widening. The present government inherited a welfare and economic system characterised by racial and geographical disparities as well as social security programmes that were ineffective in addressing poverty. When the democratic government came into power its immediate task was to generate economic growth and  facilitate the provision of appropriate developmental social services to all South Africans, especially the poor. (See SASSA Stratplan)

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Statement by the Acting Chief Executive Officer

Over the last four years, the focus has been on the establishment and operationalisation of the Agency.

During the same period, considerable strides were made to reduce the challenges experienced by beneficiaries when applying for social grants. To this end, the Agency has worked tirelessly to improve services to beneficiaries with regards to, amongst others, shortening the turn around time from application to approval of grants, improving access for eligible beneficiaries as well as improving beneficiary liaison.

Our Mandate

To ensure the provision of comprehensive social security services against vulnerability and poverty within the constitutional and legislative framework, and creating an enabling environment for sustainable development. To deliver integrated, sustainable and quality service in partnership with all those committed to building a caring society. Read More