SASSA calls for calm as agency reviews take effect
SASSA is urging grant beneficiaries not to panic if they are selected for a review
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is urging grant recipients to remain calm if they are chosen for a review process, emphasizing that it does not indicate their grants have been terminated. SASSA clarifies that the review aims to verify if beneficiaries still meet the eligibility criteria, especially those subject to a means test.
Factors such as income, financial status, marital or residential status, and medical circumstances can change over time, triggering a review. SASSA spokesperson Andile Tshona reassures beneficiaries that the purpose of the review is to ensure grants go to those who genuinely qualify, rather than being a signal to stop payments. The agency conducts verification using data from reputable sources, obtaining the necessary legal consent to assess and consider eligibility.
Beneficiaries affected by the review will experience a delay in payments, receiving them on the fourth payment day instead of the usual schedule.
Written by urgent.news from SABC News's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
