False rumors about South Africa's social security agency spread across social media platforms. People claim SASSA will send double payments to all grant recipients during July 2025. The agency has not confirmed any extra payments for beneficiaries. Social media posts and fake messages create confusion among millions of South Africans who depend on these grants. SASSA officials warn people to ignore these misleading claims.
The South African Social Security Agency helps elderly people, disabled individuals, and children through monthly grants. Regular payment amounts remain unchanged for 2025. Older persons receive R2,190 each month and disabled people get the same amount. Child support grants pay R530 monthly to families. Foster care grants provide R1,180 per month to caregivers.
Scammers target grant recipients through fake text messages and phone calls. They ask for banking details and personal information from vulnerable people. SASSA advises beneficiaries to contact their banks immediately if they share private information with strangers. Police reports should be filed when fraud occurs. The agency operates a free hotline at 0800 60 10 11 for reporting suspicious activity.
The South African Social Security Agency helps elderly people, disabled individuals, and children through monthly grants. Regular payment amounts remain unchanged for 2025. Older persons receive R2,190 each month and disabled people get the same amount. Child support grants pay R530 monthly to families. Foster care grants provide R1,180 per month to caregivers.
Scammers target grant recipients through fake text messages and phone calls. They ask for banking details and personal information from vulnerable people. SASSA advises beneficiaries to contact their banks immediately if they share private information with strangers. Police reports should be filed when fraud occurs. The agency operates a free hotline at 0800 60 10 11 for reporting suspicious activity.
