The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in Khayelitsha will temporarily be located at the Kuyasa Sub-council office.
The agency in Khayelitsha reopened on 3 August, after there
was a temporary service interruption as SASSA had to seek alternate premises in
the area. SASSA does not own any sites in Khayelitsha
The City of Cape Town announced that it has reached an
agreement with SASSA to a three-year lease of two floors in the Kuyasa office
from 1 September 2022.
Mayco member for Economic Growth, James Vos, says under the
lease agreement, a refurbishment of the space is planned.
‘’This was in response to an appeal from Sassa for the use
of premises to provide its services to some of Cape Town's most vulnerable
residents. In July, the agency suddenly closed its office next to the
Khayelitsha Mall, leaving beneficiaries in the area unclear as to when or how
they would access grants.’’
‘’Following the closure, officials from the City's Property
Management Department met with representatives from Sassa to come up with a
solution. The future expansion of the Sassa office at the Kuyasa facility is
also being investigated,’’ added Vos.
PICTURE: SASSADone by: Mitchum George
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