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The Citizen
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Sassa warns that more 200 000 will experience grant delays
Sassa is expected to disburse June payments to permanent grant beneficiaries next week. The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has confirmed that more than 200 000 social grant beneficiaries are expected to experience delays in receiving their monthly grants. Sassa is expected to disburse June payments to permanent grant beneficiaries next week. Double payments The agency said that in collaboration with registered Credit Bureaus, it has identified approximately 210 000 social grant beneficiaries who appear to be receiving income that was not truthfully disclosed to the Agency. Sassa spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi, in accordance with the Social Assistance Act and its regulations, beneficiaries are legally required to fully disclose all sources of income during their initial application. Warning: Non-compliance breaches the Act Letsatsi said recipients are also 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,' Letsatsi said. ALSO READ: 11 accused in Sassa R260 million fraud case to remain behind bars Grant suspension Letsatsi added that 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. Sassa encourages all beneficiaries to disclose any alternative sources of income and to report any additional bank accounts not previously declared. 'Sassa reiterates its zero-tolerance stance on fraud, and should there be evidence of any officials colluding with beneficiaries to defraud the system, immediate disciplinary and legal action will be taken to safeguard the integrity of the Agency and prevent financial losses,' Letsatsi said. Letsatsi urged beneficiaries still using the green bar-coded ID book to replace it with the smart ID card, due to the increased risk of fraud associated with the older ID format. Changes in financial circumstances Letsatsi said the initiative 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'. Sassa Sassa disburses more than 19 million permanent grant payments, including the Older Persons pension grant, Disability grant, War Veterans grant, Care Dependency grant, Foster Child grant, Child Support grant, Child Support grant Top-Up and Grant-in-aid. Here are the Sassa payment dates for June 2025 Older Persons Grant: Tuesday, 3 June Disability Grant: Wednesday, 4 June Children's grants: Thursday, 5 June ALSO READ: Sassa millions 'heist' in Rosebank underground car park
The Citizen
14-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Sassa grant: June payment dates and claims of ‘double pay'
True or false? Sassa responds to news doing the rounds of 'double pay' for permanent social grant beneficiaries in June. The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has dismissed claims made in a report circulating on social media that its grant beneficiaries will receive double pay next month. The agency disburses more than 19 million permanent grant payments every month in addition to the approximately 8 million Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant beneficiaries. Sassa denies 'double pay' in June: In response to the rumours of double pay in June, Sassa confirmed that grant payments will not be doubled next month. Its head of communications, Paseka Letsatsi, urged grant beneficiaries to disregard such misinformation and refrain from sharing unverified content. 'This information is false and did not originate from Sassa,' said Letsatsi. We urge beneficiaries to rely only on official Sassa platforms and reputable news sources for updates. Letsatsi cautioned recipients against spreading fake news. 'Before sharing any content related to social grants, individuals must verify its authenticity. False information can cause unnecessary anxiety and confusion among our beneficiaries.' [FAKE NEWS ALERT] The information below is FALSE and did NOT originate from SASSA. Please ignore it and ensure you stay informed by following only official SASSA communication channels for accurate updates. #SASSACARES @GCISMedia @GovernmentZA @The_DSD @nda_rsa — SASSA (@OfficialSASSA) May 12, 2025 Older Persons Grant: Tuesday, 3 June Tuesday, 3 June Disability Grant: Wednesday, 4 June Wednesday, 4 June Children's grants: Thursday, 5 June Increased Sassa grant amounts In his postponed Budget Speech in March, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced National Treasury's allocation of R284.7 billion for permanent social grants in 2025/26. The first increase of 2025 took effect in April: Old Age (60-74 years) and Disability grants by R130 to R2,315 ; by to ; Old Age (75+ years) Grant by R135 to R2,335 ; by to ; War Veterans Grant by R130 to R2,315 ; by to ; Care Dependency Grant by R130 to R2,315 by to Child Support Grant by R30 to R560 ; and by to ; and Foster Care Grant by R70 to R1,250. ALSO READ: New ID verification process for Sassa grants: Here's who's affected Grant payment options Bank Account Permanent Sassa grant beneficiaries have the option of having their grants paid directly into their bank account. This is a convenient payment method, as you can access your money at any time after Sassa makes the payment. Retail outlets Sassa grants are paid to selected stores around the country. Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Boxer stores, Usave stores, OK and Checkers all distribute social grants. Mobile cash pay points There are also mobile cash pay points where you can collect your money. However, this is not a flexible payment option, and you may only collect your grant payment for a few hours every month. General Sassa queries and complaints E-mail Sassa head office at: GrantEnquiries@ Contact the Sassa Toll-Free Call Centre on 0800 60 10 11 ; or ; or Contact the Sassa head office on 012 400 2322. READ NEXT: Government responds to call to increase pensioners' Sassa grant to R5 000
