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#SASSAWC Social Development minister Lindiwe Zulu is visiting the Gugulethu SASSA office, following numerous complaints. She’s currently in a meeting with officials. KP

#SASSAWC Over the past few days hundreds of beneficiaries have been queuing for hours at various offices to renew their grants. This is the situation today in Gugulethu, some people here have been at the office since 4am. KP

#SASSAWC This pensioner also had a long wait, since 8am. She says people have to wait for long periods outside in the sun, but once you inside it’s relatively quick. KP

#SASSAWC Minister Zulu says plans are under to strengthen the system and capacity issues - she says there’s a 10 point plan. KP

#SASSAWC People who have waited for a full day and were not assisted rallied together and confronted SASSA CEO about the problems they’re encountering at the office. KP