The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced an intensified review process to ensure that social grants reach only those who truly qualify.
The agency is currently targeting beneficiaries suspected of having undeclared sources of income or whose financial circumstances may have changed since their original applications.
SASSA has urged these individuals to report to their nearest local office for a review of their grant eligibility.
Failure to do so may lead to the suspension and eventual cancellation of their grants.
According to the agency, no grants have yet been suspended as part of the current review process.
However, payment dates have been amended for certain individuals identified for review, serving as an additional notice that their eligibility is under review.
Its spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi, explained that many beneficiaries fail to keep their contact details up to date, leading to missed notifications and unintended non-compliance.
“While it is a legislative obligation for all beneficiaries to ensure their contact details are always up to date, they would have little recourse should their grant be suspended due to failure to respond to a notification issued by SASSA,” Letsatsi said.
He added that beneficiaries who fail to respond to a review request within two months risk suspension of their grants.
Once suspended, they have one month to contact the agency to argue for reinstatement.
