, SJD1501 Assignment 6 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester
1 2025 - DUE 16 May 2025; 100% correct solutions and
explanations.
1. In your opinion, what are the causes of corruption in Sassa?
(200 words, 5 marks)
Corruption in the South African Social Security Agency
(SASSA) is a significant issue that undermines service delivery
to vulnerable populations. Below are some of the key causes:
1. Poor Governance and Weak Oversight
Inefficient monitoring and oversight mechanisms allow
corruption to thrive.
Lack of proper internal controls makes it easier for officials
to engage in fraudulent activities.
2. Political Interference and Patronage Networks
Political connections influence appointments and contracts,
leading to favoritism.
Corrupt officials use SASSA as a tool for political gain,
misallocating resources.
3. Fraudulent Grant Applications and Identity Theft
Criminal syndicates exploit weaknesses in the system to
create fake beneficiaries.
Officials manipulate beneficiary lists to channel funds to
non-existent recipients.
4. Bribery and Extortion
1 2025 - DUE 16 May 2025; 100% correct solutions and
explanations.
1. In your opinion, what are the causes of corruption in Sassa?
(200 words, 5 marks)
Corruption in the South African Social Security Agency
(SASSA) is a significant issue that undermines service delivery
to vulnerable populations. Below are some of the key causes:
1. Poor Governance and Weak Oversight
Inefficient monitoring and oversight mechanisms allow
corruption to thrive.
Lack of proper internal controls makes it easier for officials
to engage in fraudulent activities.
2. Political Interference and Patronage Networks
Political connections influence appointments and contracts,
leading to favoritism.
Corrupt officials use SASSA as a tool for political gain,
misallocating resources.
3. Fraudulent Grant Applications and Identity Theft
Criminal syndicates exploit weaknesses in the system to
create fake beneficiaries.
Officials manipulate beneficiary lists to channel funds to
non-existent recipients.
4. Bribery and Extortion
