Black Sash raises concerns over Sassa biometric system roll-out

WHILE welcoming efforts to curb fraud in the social grant system, Black Sash raised concerns about the SA Social Security Agency's (Sassa) readiness to roll out mandatory biometric enrolment, which came into effect yesterday.

- SIPHESIHLE BUTHELEZI

"Black Sash welcomes any medium that would help reduce fraud and ensure the integrity of the social grant payment system. However, we are concerned as to whether Sassa has the necessary infrastructure and capacity to take on this mammoth task," said Black Sash national advocacy manager, Evashnee Naidu.

She warned that the measures could burden beneficiaries if not properly planned.