All hands on deck: SASSA accelerates August grant review process
SASSA CEO Themba Matlou has called for a collective, hands-on approach to ensure that no beneficiary is left unattended or forced to return multiple times due to service delays.
'We are intent on helping all our clients have their grants reviewed as seamlessly as possible. No one should leave our offices unassisted or burdened with unnecessary back and forth,' said Matlou.
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To strengthen frontline capacity, SASSA has urged its executive and senior management teams to be present at local offices, personally engaging with beneficiaries and addressing concerns — particularly around the fourth payment date — with professionalism and urgency.
The agency acknowledged recent operational challenges caused by increased demand and foot traffic at service points but said steps are being taken to improve capacity and efficiency ahead of the review window.
Grant payments are scheduled from August 5 to 7.
'While the majority of payments will proceed without any hindrance, we want to ensure there is no room for delays at the expense of vulnerable individuals,' Matlou said.
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He also stressed the importance of the review process as a safeguard for public funds, preventing fraud and ensuring that only qualifying individuals continue to receive support.
'Grant reviews are the best tool to protect the government fiscus while maintaining the integrity of our system,' Matlou added.
SASSA has urged affected beneficiaries not to panic, but to respond to the review request and ensure their personal information is up to date.
What to bring to your local SASSA office:
Beneficiaries are advised to bring the following documents:
• Valid South African ID (13-digit barcoded green ID book or smart ID card)
• Proof of income (such as a payslip, pension slip, or affidavit if unemployed or retrenched)
• Bank statements (latest three months for all active bank accounts)
• Proof of residence (utility bill or letter from a local authority)
• Marriage certificate or divorce decree (if applicable)
• Death certificate (where applicable)
• Supporting documents related to the grant type (for example, a child's birth certificate or proof of school attendance for foster care grants)
For more information, visit www.sassa.gov.za, call the toll-free helpline at 0800 60 1011, or email [email protected].
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