The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) disbursed more than R1.3 billion in improper grant payments between April 2025 and March 2026. Addressing Parliament’s portfolio committee on social development regarding the department’s audit outcomes, Puleng Molapo from the Auditor-General’s (AG) office revealed that these funds were mistakenly paid out to individuals who failed to meet the eligibility criteria. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Mr. Brenton van Vrede is the Executive Manager: Grants Administration (also referenced as Grant Operations) at the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and Paulnita Marais EFF Member of Portfolio Committee On Social Development.

<p>The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) disbursed more than R1.3 billion in improper grant payments between April 2025 and March 2026. Addressing Parliament&rsquo;s portfolio committee on social development regarding the department&rsquo;s audit outcomes, Puleng Molapo from the Auditor-General&rsquo;s (AG) office revealed that these funds were mistakenly paid out to individuals who failed to meet the eligibility criteria. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Mr. Brenton van Vrede is the Executive Manager: Grants Administration (also referenced as Grant Operations) at the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and Paulnita Marais EFF Member of Portfolio Committee On Social Development.</p>

POWER Perspective is a talkback that typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of “Perspectivians” and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

<p>POWER Perspective is a talkback that typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of &ldquo;Perspectivians&rdquo; and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.</p>