Sassa confirms continuity of social grants despite termination of MSA

THE North Gauteng High Court has ruled in favour of the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa), dismissing Postbank's urgent application to halt the termination of a crucial Master Services Agreement (MSA).

- THOBEKA NGEMA

While Sassa celebrates this victory, Postbank warns that the ruling could have serious implications for the livelihoods of millions relying on social grants.

Judge Colleen Collis dismissed Postbank's urgent application, citing a lack of urgency. The judge concurred with Sassa's submission regarding the absence of urgency, further noting that Postbank had been aware of Sassa's intent to terminate the MSA since March 2024.

Sassa CEO Themba Matlou said the judgment confirmed Sassa's long-held position, that the termination of the MSA will not affect or interrupt social grant payments to beneficiaries who receive their grants via Postbank.