(a) Yes
(b) Yes
(c) (i) DSD and NDA- not applicable
(ii) SASSA- Yes, the Regional Manager for SASSA in KZN is currently receiving protection services.
(i) Both the Minister and Deputy Minister receive protection receive from the SAPS VIP Protection paid by the State as per the provision of the Ministerial Handbook
(ii) Not applicable
(iii) DSD and SASSA not applicable
(aa) after intimidation and death threats on the life of the SASSA Regional Manager by officials who were subjected to disciplinary hearings for fraud and collusion with syndicates who were defrauding the social grants system. The provision of protection services was recommended by the State Security and SAPS after proper assessment was conducted.
(bb) SASSA budget.
(cc) Further details can be provided by the SAPS VIP Protection on (aa)