The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has issued a strong warning about a fraudulent R700 grant circulating on social media. The agency emphasizes that there is no such grant currently being offered.
Sassa clients and the public at large are advised to ignore the information below as it is FALSE and does NOT come from SASSA.
Sassa Grants
Sassa is responsible for disbursing over 18 million social grants each month. These essential grants include:
- Older Persons pension grant
- Disability grant
- War Veterans grant
- Care Dependency grant
- Foster Child grant
- Child Support grant
- Child Support grant Top-Up
- Grant-in-aid
- Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant
Protect Yourself from Scams
Sassa urges beneficiaries to be vigilant, especially during the festive season. Always verify information from official Sassa channels to avoid falling victim to scams.
This period often sees an increase in scams targeting vulnerable individuals. We urge our beneficiaries to remain vigilant and avoid being misled by unverified information.
If you suspect any fraudulent activity related to Sassa grants, please report it immediately.
"It's your responsibility to report any suspected fraudulent or corrupt activities relating to social grants. You can do so by phoning SASSA's grants and fraud hotline on 0800 601 011."
