Sassa suspends 70,000 payments and steps up grant reviews under stricter Treasury rules
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EWN Feb 05
Grant suspensions spark concern: 70,000 Beneficiaries cut off amid SASSA review drive
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The Citizen Feb 05
Review of Sassa grants bite as 70 000 payments are suspended: The review of Sassa grants is aimed at ensuring only eligible beneficiaries are paid
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