The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has distanced itself from a poster circulating on social media citing false claims.

The poster in question states that all Sassa beneficiaries registered on any gambling platforms should cancel their accounts immediately to avoid being in trouble with the agency and losing their benefits.

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The poster particularly singles out Social Relief of Distress (SRD) beneficiaries and those collecting child support grants.

“The poster is fake. We have not issued such a statement saying we are planning to terminate grants for those participating in gambling. We are under the impression that the poster is AI-generated,” said Sassa KZN regional spokesperson Mbizeni Mdlalose.

“However, Sassa does encourage beneficiaries to use their grants to take care of themselves and for the needs of their children as stipulated. It is not for the use of gambling or to use for something else that does not help them change their lives for good,” he said.

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