The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is responsible for providing social grants to eligible citizens in South Africa.
As a government agency, SASSA relies on various services, including those provided by the State Information Technology Agency (SITA), to ensure the smooth processing and disbursement of grant payments.
Will SITA Strike Affect SASSA Nov 2025?
Potential Impact of SITA Strike
A strike by workers at SITA could affect SASSA’s ability to process social grant payments in November 2025.
SASSA relies on SITA for various IT services, including those related to grant payments.
Possible Consequences
A prolonged or disruptive strike could lead to delays or disruptions in the payment process.
This could have significant consequences for individuals and families who rely on these grants for their livelihood.
SASSA’s Response to SITA Strike
Proactive Measures
SASSA has historically taken proactive steps to mitigate the impact of such strikes, such as engaging with SITA to ensure that social grant payments are not unduly affected.
They may have contingency plans in place to minimize disruptions to grant payments.
Minimizing Disruptions
SASSA’s proactive approach suggests that they may be able to minimize or prevent major disruptions to grant payments, even in the event of a SITA strike.
SASSA Contact
If you need to contact SASSA for assistance, you can reach them through the following channels:
- Phone: 0800 60 10 11
- WhatsApp: 082 046 8555
- Email: info@sassa.gov.za
- Office locations: Visit the SASSA website for a list of nearest offices.