SASSA threatens to suspend grant payments to beneficiaries not disclosing income sources

Ntokozo Khumalo

2 July 2025 | 9:42

About a month ago, SASSA had identified close to 210,000 grant recipients who did not communicate their earnings.

FILE: Queues for social grants in Kuyasa, Cape Town. Beneficiaries of the Social Relief of Distress Grant are struggling with identity verification processes. Picture: Mary-Anne Gontsana/GroundUp

JOHANNESBURG - The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has threatened to suspend grant payments to beneficiaries who fail to disclose all sources of income.

About a month ago, SASSA had identified close to 210,000 grant recipients who did not communicate their earnings.

The agency said it's still reviewing beneficiaries suspected of having alternative sources of income.

SASSA’s spokesperson, Andile Tshona, explained that they have made arrangements for additional pay dates for individuals who have been placed on review.

“As we begin the payment cycle for July, SASSA would like to advise that the review of social grants for targeted beneficiaries will continue. If you are a SASSA beneficiary and you did not receive your payment this month or the previous months, we appeal to you to visit your nearest SASSA local office to update your personal details. The ongoing review of social grants is to ensure that SASSA pays the right social grant to the right person.”