Sassa urges beneficiaries to use social grant money wisely during the festive season
The agency has pointed out that social grants are an intervention for poverty alleviation, and not for luxuries.
South African Social Security Agency urges all Sassa beneficiaries to use their social grant money wisely during the festive season.
Beneficiaries must note that the social grant payment is not meant for luxuries or to pay back loan sharks or debt, but should be used take care of basic needs, the agency warned in a statement.
“Social grants are an intervention for poverty alleviation,” the statement read.
Parents and legal guardians of child support grant beneficiaries were also reminded that the social grant is meant to ensure the child has proper clothing and nutritious food.
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Tips for protecting your cash during the festive season:
- Be wary of people loitering around the ATM and ensure that you are not followed
- Check your balance regularly and report discrepancies to your bank immediately
- After you have completed your transaction, leave the ATM area immediately. Be cautious of strangers requesting that you return to the ATM to finalise /close the transaction because they are unable to transact.
- Some fraudsters wait until you have drawn your cash to take advantage
- Take your time to complete your transaction and secure your card and your cash in your safe wallet, handbag or pocket before leaving the ATM.
For more information contact the toll-free number 0800 60 10 11 from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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