The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has welcomed a ruling by the Constitutional Court of South Africa ordering Cash Paymaster Services (CPS) to repay R81.3 million.
The judgment relates to the nationwide social grant payment tender awarded to CPS, which was declared unlawful by the court in 2014. Despite this, CPS was allowed to continue distributing grants temporarily to ensure uninterrupted payments to beneficiaries.
At the centre of the case was whether CPS should repay profits earned under the invalid contract.
SASSA stated that the ruling follows years of litigation, including the landmark Black Sash Trust v Minister of Social Development case, which sought to ensure constitutional accountability in the distribution of social grants.
SASSA CEO Themba Matlou described the judgment as a significant affirmation of the country’s legal framework.
“The judgment delivered on Wednesday, 08 April 2026, affirms the rule of law and the supremacy of the apex court in South Africa,” said Matlou.
“We are satisfied with the order handed down by the justices of the Constitutional Court. We believe this is a vital precursor to addressing other outstanding issues concerning CPS and finally closing the chapter.”
Matlou added that SASSA will comply fully with the court’s directives and work towards concluding all remaining matters related to CPS.
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