
Gauteng Education budget rises to R70.9 billion
Gauteng currently serves more than 2.86 million learners across 3 320 schools, including more than 2.43 million learners in public schools.

Gauteng currently serves more than 2.86 million learners across 3 320 schools, including more than 2.43 million learners in public schools.

"Communities experience service delivery failures, infrastructure deteriorates, businesses lose confidence and economic growth slows," Dunga stated.

Beneficiaries are urged to remain alert for scams and to use only official SASSA communication platforms when checking their grant status or sharing personal information.

SASSA says its online services form part of ongoing efforts to improve access to social grants and ensure that the right grant reaches the right person at the right time and place.

To offset the disruption, stakeholders have agreed on a comprehensive academic recovery strategy to ensure training standards remain uncompromised.

MMC Dlabathi also announced a R3.3 billion capital budget aimed at strengthening infrastructure and service delivery.

Since its inception in 2011, the Jobs Fund has committed R7.7 billion in public funding, leveraging an additional R15.7 billion in matched contributions from partners.

The agency has encouraged beneficiaries to regularly check their application and payment status to avoid confusion and delays.

SASSA encouraged beneficiaries to report any changes in income, employment, or financial circumstances to avoid possible suspension or cancellation of grants

SASSA further advised grant recipients experiencing problems with their payments to visit their nearest SASSA office for assistance.