06-07-2025
Targeted grant beneficiaries not off the hook
Targeted grant beneficiaries not off the hook
TARGETED social grant beneficiaries who are suspected of having alternative sources of income not previously disclosed are still being investigated.
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) said it continues to review these grants and ensure eligibility of beneficiaries.
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'These targeted beneficiaries are expected to present themselves at a Sassa local office where their eligibility will be reviewed to ascertain whether or not they remain eligible for the social grant that they initially applied for,' said the agency in a statement.
'Beneficiaries who fail to comply with this process risk having their grants suspended. Continued non-compliance may lead to the permanent lapsing of their grants.
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'In accordance with the Social Assistance legislative framework, beneficiaries are legally required to fully disclose all sources of income during their initial application,' said Sassa.
The agency said beneficiaries are also obligated to state any changes to their financial circumstances after their application has been approved.
'Failure to comply with these requirements constitutes a violation of the Social Assistance legislation and may result in corrective action.'
Sassa has been reviewing its database and grant administration processes in efforts to root out fraud.
'It is also important to note that no grant has been suspended yet. Sassa has only amended the payment schedule for those beneficiaries who have been requested to come in for a review,' said the agency.
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