By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) says its queue management system and biometric technology is proving to shorten wait times and improve efficacy. The rollout of the system comes following widespread complaints that people- especially the elderly were made to wait for pro-longed periods in harsh weather conditions, while others claim that SASSA officials were giving preference to friends and family. SASSA spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi is calling for patience as the system continues to be rolled out across its various offices in the country...

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) says its queue management system and biometric technology is proving to shorten wait times and improve efficacy. The rollout of the system comes following widespread complaints that people- especially the elderly were made to wait for pro-longed periods in harsh weather conditions, while others claim that SASSA officials were giving preference to friends and family. SASSA spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi is calling for patience as the system continues to be rolled out across its various offices in the country...</p>

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