4 July 2025 - Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - Sassa is reviewing social grants of beneficiaries suspected to have other sources of income that were not disclosed when applying for grants.
In accordance with the Social Assistance legislative framework, beneficiaries are legally required to fully disclose all sources of income during their initial application. They 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 Social Assistance legislation and may result in corrective action.
Recently, Sassa has started to review its database and grant administration processes to root out fraud and ensure that assistance reaches those who are eligible. These reviews are specifically focused on individuals who appear to be active in the labour market and whose incomes are close to or exceed the means threshold; particularly where such income was not disclosed at the time of application or where changes in circumstances were not reported thereafter.
According to Sassa no grants have been suspended yet, but it is on the cards for beneficiaries found in contravention of Sassa rules. “Sassa has only amended the payment schedule for those beneficiaries who have been requested to come in for a review. So if you were placed on review, you need to contact your nearest Sassa office. Should no contact be made after two months, as per legislative requirements, only then will these beneficiaries’ grants be suspended. During the time of suspension, the beneficiary has one month to approach Ssassa should they believe they still qualify. After this period, the grant will be permanently cancelled and depending on their circumstances, a fraud investigation opened,” said National Spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi.
Sassa encourages all beneficiaries to disclose any alternative sources of income and to report any additional bank accounts not previously declared. Furthermore, beneficiaries still using the green bar-coded ID book are urged to replace it with the smart ID card, due to the increased risk of fraud associated with the older ID format.
For more information on grant reviews, clients are urged to contact the Sassa toll-free customer care line on 0800 60 1011 or
