Picture: The North West MEC for Social Development, Sussana Dantjie and SASSA Regional Executive Manager in North West, Zodwa Mvulane/Supplied
By BAKANG MOKOTO
8 July 2025- A new chapter unfolded as SASSA (South African Social Security Agency) celebrated the grand opening of a fully digitized office in Sekhing village, near Taung. SASSA said this marked a significant milestone in bringing accessible social services closer to the community.
The newly-opened office was officially opened by the North West MEC for Social Development, Sussana Dantjie. The SASSA Regional Executive Manager in North West, Zodwa Mvulane said the auspicious ceremony formed part of the first broader Ministerial Outreach Programme in the region, which focuses on bringing services closer to the people.
Mvulane said the new office continues to enhance access to SASSA services for community members from 14 villages.
“The ceremony kicked off with different government departments offering the much-needed services to the community. We are committed to continuously improving our systems ensuring faster and more reliable service delivery.
“The integration of digital tools and innovations like this new office reflect our dedication to making social grants more accessible and secure for our communities. We are moving towards a future, where every person can access their benefits with ease and confidence,” she said.
Mvulane further said the event reaffirmed SASSA’s dedication to transforming service delivery through innovation, community engagement, and partnership. She added that, with the new Sekhing Local Office, now fully operational, residents can look forward to faster, more efficient support, a true step forward in social development.
Following the opening, Dantjie took a walkabout of the new office, marvelling at the innovative features, including a cutting-edge Queue Management System, New Touch Screen Self-Service Kiosks and the Beneficiary Biometric Enrolment designed to enhance customers’ experience. She also applauded SASSA for its efforts and emphasized the importance of community care and support for local offices.
“These offices are vital gateways for social development. I encourage communities to take good care of these offices, ensuring they remain safe and accessible for all,” she said.
Meanwhile, the Baga-Mothibi Tribal Council expressed their enthusiasm, sharing their excitement and commitment to supporting the new facility, recognizing its potential to transform community access to social services.
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