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SASSA TEMPORARILY CLOSES JOHANNESBURG LOCAL OFFICE AMID FRAUD PROBE

September 10, 2025

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By DSD News.

⁠ ⁠The Johannesburg Local Office is temporarily closed following the suspension of eight officials arrested for fraud.
⁠ ⁠Beneficiaries can access services at satellite and outreach centres in Westbury, Cosmo City, South Hills, Malvern, and Yeoville.
⁠ ⁠CEO emphasised the Agency’s commitment to accountability and fraud prevention, pledging to restore services with integrity and professionalism.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced the temporary closure of its Johannesburg Local Office, effective from Monday, 15 Sept 2025, until further notice. The decision follows operational challenges and the suspension of eight officials who were arrested and charged with fraud at the Lenasia Magistrate’s Court.

SASSA CEO, Mr Themba Matlou, stated that the Agency’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption is reaffirmed by the suspensions, underscoring its commitment to accountability and ethical governance. “We want to make sure that everyone is brought to book and they account for their actions. It is unfortunate that this has led to a temporary closure of the office, but we are putting measures in place to ensure that our people are attended to,” he said.

To ensure uninterrupted service delivery, SASSA has introduced alternative arrangements through satellite offices and outreach centres across Johannesburg. Beneficiaries are encouraged to use the following service points:

Area	Venue	Type	Service Days	Time
Westbury	Transformation Development Centre	Satellite	Monday – Tuesday	08h00 – 15h00
Cosmo City	Multi-purpose Centre	Satellite	Thursday – Friday	08h00 – 15h00
South Hills	South Hills Community Hall	Satellite	Mondays	08h00 – 15h00
South Hills / Glenanda	South Rand Community Hall	Outreach	17 Sept; 8 & 22 Oct; 12 & 26 Nov; 10 Dec 2025	08h00 – 15h00
Malvern / Jeppestown	Bertha Solomon Recreation Centre	Outreach	10 Sept; 1 & 15 Oct; 5 Nov; 3 Dec 2025	08h00 – 15h00
Berea / Yeoville / Hillbrow / Braamfontein	Yeoville Recreation Centre	Outreach	23 Sept; 15 Oct; 19 Nov; 23 Dec 2025	08h00 – 15h00

SASSA assured the public that back-office teams will continue to process applications, enquiries, and resolve outstanding matters during this period. The Agency committed to restoring the Johannesburg Local Office, addressing backlogs, and reinforcing fraud-prevention measures to strengthen public trust.

For further assistance, beneficiaries can contact SASSA’s toll-free number at 0800 60 10 11 or visit www.sassa.gov.za.