Postbank Addresses Technical Glitch Affecting Sassa Grant Payments

Postbank Addresses Technical Glitch Affecting Sassa Grant Payments.In the latest developments, the African Transformation Movement (ATM) is advocating for a secret ballot vote concerning the removal of suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane.

Postbank Addresses Technical Glitch Affecting Sassa Grant Payments

The Section 194 Committee has recently endorsed a final report recommending Mkhwebane’s ousting from her office. This decision follows her conviction on all four charges of misconduct and incompetence after a thorough inquiry into her fitness to serve as Public Protector.

Viral Police Video Sparks Controversy

A viral video circulating on social media platforms has drawn attention to alleged police brutality. The South African Police Services (Saps) in Gauteng are aware of the footage, which shows two officers purportedly assaulting a suspect who appears to resist arrest.

Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Sello provided context, revealing that Major-General Fred Kekana, one of the police members, encountered a security officer while attempting to enter a residential estate in Westonaria. The interaction turned contentious, with claims that the security officer was discourteous and potentially unqualified.

Postbank Addresses Technical Glitch Affecting Sassa Grant

Postbank has clarified that the technical issues causing social grant beneficiaries to be without funds were not the result of a cyber attack on their systems. This glitch left many individuals, particularly those in dire need, unable to access their grants from ATMs, post offices, or retailers.

Dr. Bongani Diako, Postbank spokesperson, assured that the problem was being resolved, allowing people to withdraw their grants from ATMs and post offices. Diako expressed hope that retailers would soon be able to resume grant payments as well.

Allegations of Covid Vaccine Overpayment

Non-profit organization Health Justice Initiative (HJI) has raised concerns about South Africa’s alleged overpayment for Covid vaccines compared to wealthier nations like the United Kingdom.

HJI’s findings stem from an examination of the Covid vaccine contracts between the Department of Health and pharmaceutical giants Johnson & Johnson (J&J), Pfizer, the Serum Institute of India, and the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisations (Gavi). This revelation comes following HJI’s successful court bid for the disclosure of all Covid vaccine contracts and relevant agreements with pharmaceutical companies and entities.

Proteas Prepare for ODI Series Redemption

After a disappointing 3-0 loss in the T20 series, captain Temba Bavuma expressed confidence in the Proteas’ ability to rebound in the upcoming five-match ODI campaign against Australia. Key senior players, including Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Kagiso Rabada, and Anrich Nortje, who were rested during the T20 series, are set to return, bolstering the national squad’s firepower. Bavuma is optimistic that his team will put up a stronger fight in the 50-over format against their perennial rivals.