The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has warned 210 000 beneficiaries that they’ll experience a delay in receiving their June grant payments.
This as the agency said the beneficiaries might be receiving an income that they didn’t disclose prior to their application.
The agency said the payments were discovered in collaboration with registered Credit Bureaus.
“They’re obligated to inform SASSA of any changes to their financial circumstances after their application has been approved.
Failure to comply with these requirements constitutes a violation of the Act and may result in corrective action.
As part of this initiative, social grant payments for the affected beneficiaries will be delayed in the June 2025 payment cycle.
These individuals are required to present themselves at their nearest SASSA local offices for a grant review within 30 days from this notice date, in line with Regulation 30 of the Social Assistance Act,” said SASSA spokesperson, Andile Tshona,
The agency warned that beneficiaries who fail to comply with this process, risk having their grants suspended, and this might lead to the permanent lapsing of their grants.
SASSA has sought to defend this initiative, adding that it is aimed at ensuring that beneficiaries confirm any changes in the financial circumstances of the beneficiaries and for them to update their personal details.
“It also seeks to address potential inclusion errors in the current social security system.
A beneficiary may have qualified for a grant at the time of application, but improved material conditions over time may render them ineligible,” explained Tshona.
