{"id":98880,"date":"2025-07-03T18:20:59","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T16:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/?p=98880"},"modified":"2025-07-03T18:20:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T16:20:59","slug":"sassa-launches-national-review-campaign-to-prevent-grant-abuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/sassa-launches-national-review-campaign-to-prevent-grant-abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"SASSA Launches National Review Campaign to Prevent Grant Abuse"},"content":{"rendered":"

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za<\/a> <\/em>
\n3-minute read<\/em>
\n03 July 2025 | 18:16 CAT<\/em><\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcf7 SASSA cracks down on grant fraud with nationwide beneficiary reviews \u2014 recipients urged to update details and verify eligibility to avoid delays or suspensions.<\/p><\/div>\n

South Africa\u2019s Social Security Agency (SASSA) has launched an intensified national review campaign to curb abuse of the social grant system, following concerns about beneficiaries concealing alternative sources of income.<\/p>\n

According to Sandy Gondwana, SASSA\u2019s spokesperson, the agency is \u201cnot trying to punish,\u201d but rather protect public funds. \u201cIt\u2019s illegal to hide income and collect grants,\u201d Gondwana said, urging affected individuals to present themselves at local offices to confirm eligibility. While no grants have been suspended yet, delayed payments are already affecting many.<\/p>\n

Gondwana explained that the review process is part of SASSA\u2019s standard operating procedures. \u201cIt\u2019s an annual compliance process,\u201d she noted. Beneficiaries whose account activity shows income above grant thresholds, such as the R5,000 limit for child support, are flagged. \u201cWe work closely with banks. Once we have your ID, we can verify if funds are being deposited,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Concerns have emerged around delayed communication. Some grant recipients claim they weren\u2019t informed of the review. In response, SASSA has expanded its outreach using media, posters, and in-person initiatives. \u201cWe\u2019re sharing this information via radio, print, social media, and through our ICROP outreach programme,\u201d Gondwana confirmed. \u201cWe also rely on family members to spread the word.\u201d<\/p>\n

One of the pressing issues is the use of outdated contact details. Beneficiaries are urged to update their information to avoid missing crucial notices. \u201cWhen people apply, we tell them to notify us if they change addresses or phone numbers. Unfortunately, that doesn\u2019t always happen,\u201d Gondwana admitted.<\/p>\n

Adding to the challenges is the continued use of green barcoded ID books, which are increasingly linked to fraud. Gondwana explained that in high-risk areas, \u201cwe\u2019ve seen tampering with ID photos and grant applications made using stolen identities.\u201d SASSA is now encouraging a shift to smart ID cards, citing their stronger security features. \u201cIt protects us all,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The agency maintains that the intention behind the reviews is not punitive. \u201cWe\u2019re making sure the right person gets the right grant,\u201d Gondwana reiterated.<\/p>\n

As the review process unfolds, SASSA urges beneficiaries to cooperate, bring the required documentation to local offices, and remain alert to official communication channels. Failure to comply could result in suspension or, in severe cases, permanent grant termination.<\/p>\n

Listen<\/strong> to the full interview on The Daily Round-Up<\/em><\/a> with Moulana Junaid Kharsany and Sandy Gondwana, SASSA\u2019s spokesperson.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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