Social grant eligibility process continues

Sassa calls for transparency from beneficiaries amid ongoing efforts to safeguard social grants

April 2, 2026

Gugu Myeni 1 minute read

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Social grant beneficiaries are again being urged to report any changes to their personal circumstances, including contact information, marital status and income, to avoid their grants being suspended or lapsing.

The warning was issued by the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa), urging beneficiaries who have not yet received their payments for the current cycle to visit their nearest offices.

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“Sassa is continuing with its drive to ensure it pays the right social grant to the right person with its social grant reviews and life certification initiatives.

“Social grant reviews and life certification are critical in confirming continued eligibility, preventing payments to deceased individuals or ineligible beneficiaries, and detecting fraud,” said Sassa in a statement.

“These processes help protect public funds, maintain the integrity of the social assistance system, and ensure support is directed to those who genuinely qualify.

“Reviews also assist Sassa in keeping beneficiary information up to date, improving communication and service delivery.”

The agency said, while a beneficiary may have qualified at the time of application, changes in circumstances must be reported to ensure continued eligibility.

“Beneficiaries who fail to comply with review or life certification requirements may have their grants suspended, with continued non-compliance potentially resulting in the lapsing of grants,” explained the agency.

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