A 54-year-old woman has died while queueing at the SASSA Wynberg offices while another collapsed in Mitchells Plain.
According to Sassa spokesperson Shivani Wahab, the 54-year-old was with her husband, 60, who was there to apply for an older person’s grant on Monday.
“While at the premises, the client’s wife collapsed.
“City of Cape Town EMS was immediately called for medical assistance.
“The client’s wife was declared deceased on site by EMS services.”
“Sassa is saddened by this tragic incident and expresses condolences to the client and his family,” said Wahab.
She said trauma counselling has been arranged for staff at the Sassa Wynberg Office.
In a separate incident, Sassa said another client collapsed while at the Sassa Mitchells Plain Office, reports the Weekend Argus.
In this case, the client was taken to the hospital and is under medical supervision.
“Sassa would like to advise clients to alternatively utilise the online application system for social grant.
“Clients may also contact the Sassa toll-free Number for assistance at 0800 60 10 11.”
It was not clear how long these clients had been waiting for assistance at the offices.
Over the past few months, some people have taken to sleeping outside Sassa offices as only a certain number of people are helped.