The Department of Social Development (DSD) and the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) are members to the International Social Security Association (ISSA).
Both DSD and SASSA through their membership to ISSA have access to specialized events and expert advice from social security professionals worldwide.
Through this membership, DSD and SASSA effectively have access to the full range of ISSA services including their conferences and meetings.
This membership also gives DSD and SASSA the opportunity to network and collaborate with other leaders and administrators in promoting the values of social security worldwide.
The South African Social Security Agency CEO, is the Vice- Chairperson of the Technical Commissions (TC) on Family Benefits. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairpersons constitute the Steering Committee of the Technical Commissions.
The Vice- Chairpersons play an important role in assisting the Chairperson to plan and guide the activities of the Technical Commissions by ensuring its focus on priority issues and contribute to ISSA overall work programme and objectives
1. (a) The Department of Social Development (DSD) and SASSA attended the International Social Security Association (ISSA) World Security Forum: 14 – 18 November 2016, Panama City, Panama:
(i) the ACEO was leading the SASSA delegation and,
(ii) the incoming CEO as Acting Director General represented DSD
(b) & (c) (i), (ii) and (iii)
DSD Delegation |
(i) |
(i) S& T |
(ii) & (iii) accommodation & Vehicle Hire |
Mr T Magwaza: Acting Director General |
DSD to Provide Information |
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Mr Z Dangor: Special Advisor to the Minister |
DSD to Provide Information |
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SASSA Delegation |
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Ms. R Ramokgopa: Acting CEO |
R126 575.23 |
R6 800.00 |
Payment was made to DIRCO |
Ms. Pearl Bengu: (KZN Regional Executive Manager) |
R126 575.23 |
R6 800.00 |
Payment was made to DIRCO |
Mr Armstrong Malope: (Mpumalanga Acting Regional Executive Manager) |
R126 575.23 |
R6 800.00 |
Payment was made to DIRCO |
Mr Sonwabo Koliti : (General Manager: Customer Care) |
R126 575.23 |
R6 800.00 |
Payment was made to DIRCO |
Total |
R 506 300.92 |
R 27 200.00 |
R 165 000.00 |
2. Yes, the report will be made available to the Honorable Member.
3. The invitation of the Portfolio Committee came long after the delegation has been confirmed with ISSA.