Acting Social Development Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga said the lifestyle audits have not yet been completed on Sassa officials implicated in irregular awarding of a tender.
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has failed to comply with the remedial action of Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka to conduct lifestyle audits on 11 officials who irregularly awarded a multimillion-rand contract four years ago.
Responding to parliamentary questions this week, Acting Social Development Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga said the lifestyle audits have not yet been completed on the implicated officials because Sassa has to first develop a policy framework to guide the implementation of lifestyle reviews, audits, and investigations.
“The policy framework was finalised and approved on January 30, 2026. This approach is designed to enhance accountability, streamline oversight, and reinforce ethical standards within the Agency.”
Chikunga said Sassa was currently operating an effective automated e-Disclosure System that required all employees to annually declare their financial interests, assets, business affiliations, and related matters.
