MEDIA STATEMENT
DSD PORTFOLIO CONGRATULATES SASSA HEAD OF COMMUNICATION, DR PASEKA LETSATSI ON OBTAINING HIS PHD
Pretoria, 27 May 2026: The Department of Social Development (DSD) Portfolio congratulates the Head of Communication at the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), Dr Paseka Letsatsi, on obtaining his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) qualification.
Dr Letsatsi is a seasoned government communicator and a respected leader in the communication fraternity who needs no introduction within the government communication sphere.
Over the years, he has made an immense contribution towards strengthening government communication, advancing public participation and ensuring that critical social protection messages reach communities across South Africa.
Throughout his career, Dr Letsatsi has played a critical role in strengthening communication within government, particularly in advancing the work of SASSA and ensuring that millions of social grant beneficiaries and vulnerable communities are informed about social protection services and interventions. As Head of Communication at SASSA, Dr Letsatsi continues to play a pivotal role in leading strategic communication at one of the country’s most important social protection institutions, helping to bridge the gap between government services and millions of beneficiaries who rely on the Agency.
His academic achievement is not only a personal milestone, but also an inspiration to communicators and public servants, young professionals across the country, demonstrating the importance of lifelong learning, professional excellence and commitment to public service.
The DSD Portfolio commends Dr Letsatsi for this remarkable academic achievement and wishes him continued success as he continues to contribute meaningfully to the development of government communication and the social development sector.
ENDS
ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
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