SJD1501 Assignment 6
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2025 - DUE 20
October 2025;
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, SJD1501 Assignment 6 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE 20
October 2025;
Read the articles via the links provided below and answer the questions that
follow. This assessment is related to the South African Social Security Agency
(Sassa) and corruption. entire-grant-payment-system/ and-corruption-sassa-
says-minister Based on the above:
1. In your opinion, what are the causes of corruption in Sassa? (200 words, 5
marks)
2. What do you believe are the consequences of Sassa corruption, for
individuals and society? You are welcome to share a personal experience, if
applicable. (200 words, 5 marks)
3. What are your suggestions to prevent corruption in Sassa? (200 words, 5
marks)
SJD1501 Assignment 6 – Semester 2 (2025)
Topic
Corruption in the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)
Based on: “Entire grant payment system and corruption – SASSA says Minister”
1. Introduction
Corruption within government institutions remains a critical threat to social development in
South Africa. One of the most affected institutions is the South African Social Security Agency
(SASSA), which is responsible for distributing social grants to millions of vulnerable citizens.
Social grants, including the Child Support Grant, Older Person's Grant, and Disability Grant, are
intended to alleviate poverty and promote human dignity. However, due to administrative
inefficiencies, poor oversight, and systemic corruption, this critical safety net is often
compromised.
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2025 - DUE 20
October 2025;
USER
[Email address]
, SJD1501 Assignment 6 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DUE 20
October 2025;
Read the articles via the links provided below and answer the questions that
follow. This assessment is related to the South African Social Security Agency
(Sassa) and corruption. entire-grant-payment-system/ and-corruption-sassa-
says-minister Based on the above:
1. In your opinion, what are the causes of corruption in Sassa? (200 words, 5
marks)
2. What do you believe are the consequences of Sassa corruption, for
individuals and society? You are welcome to share a personal experience, if
applicable. (200 words, 5 marks)
3. What are your suggestions to prevent corruption in Sassa? (200 words, 5
marks)
SJD1501 Assignment 6 – Semester 2 (2025)
Topic
Corruption in the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)
Based on: “Entire grant payment system and corruption – SASSA says Minister”
1. Introduction
Corruption within government institutions remains a critical threat to social development in
South Africa. One of the most affected institutions is the South African Social Security Agency
(SASSA), which is responsible for distributing social grants to millions of vulnerable citizens.
Social grants, including the Child Support Grant, Older Person's Grant, and Disability Grant, are
intended to alleviate poverty and promote human dignity. However, due to administrative
inefficiencies, poor oversight, and systemic corruption, this critical safety net is often
compromised.
