SASSA finalising biometric system to strengthen grant integrity [SOUND]

# SASSA is finalising the rollout of a biometric identification system to boost security and integrity in grant administration. SASSA CEO, Themba Matlou, says this is part of Treasury’s budget conditions for 2025, requiring cost-saving mechanisms and improved verification. Matlou says the agency will implement income checks, biometric controls, and interagency data sharing. He emphasised that the agency remains committed to transparency, protecting the vulnerable, and ensuring only deserving beneficiaries receive support: