Tolashe Warns of Legal Action Against Fraudulent SASSA Beneficiaries During Mbekweni Visit Minister of Social Development Sisisi Tolashe says government is strengthening efforts to bring services closer to communities through the ICROP outreach programme. During her visit to Mbekweni in the Western Cape, Tolashe warned that individuals receiving grants illegally from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will face legal consequences, with some already appearing in court. She reassured

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is investigating a viral video, showing one of its officials at Dundee local offices shouting and disrespecting social grants clients. Video: X/ _mashesha Read on https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/report-me-i-dont-care-sassa-to-probe-kzn-official-in-viral-video-shouting-at-social-grant-clients-6c7dcb09-806f-4864-8e83-e6058d2bf347 | IOL News

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced the February 2026 grant payment schedule, including the formal procedures beneficiaries must adhere to when altering their payment method. To facilitate an efficient distribution of funds, payments will be disbursed over three consecutive days. The payment dates for February 2026 are scheduled as follows: Older Persons Grant: Tuesday, February 3, 2026; Disability Grant: Wednesday, February 4, 2026; Children’s Grants and all other gra

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) is intensifying efforts to safeguard its operations and beneficiaries from fraudulent activities. Approximately 400,000 beneficiaries have been notified for review, with over 70,000 profiles suspended to date for failing to undergo the required review process. Sassa has taken a firm stance against perpetrators of fraud. A cryptographic breach in 2021 compromised the security keys utilised by Postbank to issue Sassa gold cards. In 2024, the agency