In todays latest SASSA News – No SASSA Grants will be Stopped In May 2025. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has noted with concern the fake social media posts and screenshots claiming that the Old Age Grant will be stopped in May if certain documents are not updated by 30 April 2025.
As SASSA we would like to confirm that the message is incorrect and fake. This message is mischievous, and we urge our beneficiaries not to panic, as no grant will be canceled.
SASSA only reviews grant that need to be reviewed at a particular time and that is communicated to the beneficiaries whose grant is to be reviewed before any action is taken.
The spread of these fake news on social media platforms are very unfortunate and they create unnecessary panic to our beneficiaries, particularly the vulnerable and we urge everyone to stop sharing them.
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“We appeal to our beneficiaries to only rely on credible sources of information on our official social media pages. Before anyone can share any information pertaining to social grants, they must first verify its authenticity to avoid disseminating false information that may cause anxiety and stress to our beneficiaries”, says Paseka Letsatsi, the SASSA National Spokesperson.
Our social media pages are as follows:
• Facebook (SASSA News),
• X (@OfficialSASSA),
• TikTok (@officialsassanews)
• WhatsApp (SASSA_Official)
• YouTube (South African Social Security Agency)
• Instagram (sassa10_za)
Social grants are the livelihood of more than 19 million SASSA beneficiaries, when people create and disseminate false information, it creates untold panic and stress to the millions of our vulnerable beneficiaries.
Therefore, we appeal to all South Africans to stop these acts and our beneficiaries to be vigilant and cautious at the information they consume. If you are in doubt please call our toll free number, 0800 60 10 11, email [email protected] or engage us on our social media pages.
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Issued by the South African Social Security Agency