President Ramaphosa declared a national state of disaster in terms of the Disaster Management Act when He made an announcement on the 15th of March 2020. Government has prohibited large gatherings of no more than 100 people and as SASSA, we work with people and communities, our offices are often jam-packed on a daily basis because of the services we provide to the country at large.
It’s no secret that the South African economy is struggling. Earlier this month, we officially entered a recession, after two quarters of negative growth.
The world is in the throes of a public health emergency on a scale not witnessed in over a century.
If you are failing to pay the mortgage speak to the bank or your lender. It may seem quite intimidating to approach a financial institution and tell them that you are longer in a position to commit to your repayment. One thing people need to understand is that althouth the banks may have tight policies and procedures as they do not want to loose money, these policies are made by human beings. Tough times fall on all of us , and the banks know that.
I greet you all in Christ’s name.