SASSA CEO to clear the air around social grant reviews

SASSA flagged 210,000 social grant beneficiaries suspected of not disclosing additional income truthfully.

CEO of the Social Security Agency (SASSA), Themba Matlou, is expected to clear the air on Monday around the social grant reviews, which have affected thousands of beneficiaries.

SASSA flagged 210,000 social grant beneficiaries suspected of not disclosing additional income truthfully.

Matlou will brief the media to dispel any misinformation around the beneficiary review process.

SASSA has reassured qualifying social grant beneficiaries that their grants have not been stopped or cancelled.

It said that the beneficiary review process was to ensure that only qualifying recipients benefitted.

The agency further added that the reviews were specifically focused on individuals whose undisclosed incomes are close to or exceed the means test threshold

SASSA added that the review process was not a punitive measure to exclude deserving beneficiaries, but to ensure eligibility and prevent misuse of public funds.

Beneficiaries who have been affected by the grants review are encouraged to visit their nearest SASSA office.