JOHANNESBURG - Some South African Social Agency (SASSA) beneficiaries will have to wait much longer for their August grant payments.
This is because they would have been among those whose profiles are under review.
SASSA, however, urged beneficiaries not to panic as they will receive their payment on 7 August.
The agency urged beneficiaries not to take this process lightly, as it will be to their detriment.
“After receiving their grant on the fourth day, beneficiers ae urged to visit their nearest SASSA offices during August to complete the review process.
Failure to respond to a review may result in the grant being suspended or lapsing in accordance with the Social Assurance Act,” SASS said in a statement.
According to SASSA, those selected for the grant review have been notified through SMS.
The review process, among other reasons, aims to remove people who no longer qualify from the system, prevent fraud and abuse as well as maintain an accurate and up-to-date beneficiary database.
As such, SASSA said it is important for beneficiaries to inform its offices if there are changes to their personal circumstances.
These changes include:
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In the meantime, other payments are expected to roll out as scheduled with
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