An initiative to bring services closer to communities will be held in Delmas, Mpumalanga.
The Integrated Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP) moves to Mpumalanga on Friday.
“This successful initiative ensures that underprivileged communities access South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) services without travelling long distances and contributes to poverty reduction,” said the agency on Thursday.
Friday’s session at the Simon Gondwe Botleng Sport Centre in Delmas, will be led by the Minister of Social Development, Sisisi Tolashe and accompanied by the Mpumalanga MEC for social development, Nompumelelo Hlophe and the Executive Mayor of Victor Khanye Local Municipality.
The ICROP will be rolled out by the Department of Social Development, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and National Development Agency (NDA).
“This programme also assists the social development sector in connecting directly with beneficiaries on the grounds that it assists in improving communication between the Agency and beneficiaries.”
SASSA said the Victor Khanye Local Municipality (Delmas) area is targeted because of multiple social challenges that continue to affect the well-being of community members.
“High levels of unemployment and poverty have led to a rise in social problems such as substance abuse, crime and teenage pregnancy. These challenges are further compounded by limited access to economic opportunities. As a result, a large portion of the population relies heavily on social grants for survival. Estimated statistics of social grant beneficiaries around the area is 18 482.
“During this event, the agency will be rendering services such as grant application, reviews, [and] attending [to] all enquiries. A number of about 14 various government departments, NGOs, State entities and financial institutions will be providing their services to the people,” said the agency. – SAnews.gov.za
