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The South African Social Security Agency in the Northern Cape has confirmed the suspension of 627 grants due to non-compliance with the grant review process as guided by Regulation 30 and Section 14(5) of the Social Assistance Act, 2004. This follows the implementation of the review process, which started in September 2025.
This process aims to verify eligibility, prevent fraud and ensure proper allocation of resources.
It is the beneficiaries’ legal obligation to report changes in their circumstances, including financial or marital status, to ensure that grants are allocated appropriately.
Northern Cape Regional Executive Manager, Ms Karabelo Mojanaga, explained that the SASSA has strengthened partnerships with various institutions, including Credit Bureaus, SARS, NSFAS, and other entities. “These collaborations have led to the identification of 291,581 beneficiaries in the Northern Cape who appear ineligible for social grants. The number included 931 NSFAS cases and 2,171 cases with income in the SARS system. She emphasised that this process is not about exclusion, but about fairness and accountability. Every rand saved from ineligible payments is redirected to those who genuinely depend on social assistance,” she said.
The review process involves face-to-face eligibility assessments for selected beneficiaries, who are required to present relevant documentation such as valid IDs, proof of income, bank statements, proof of residence and other supporting documents, depending on the grant
type.
She encouraged beneficiaries who have not yet been identified through this process and have not yet received their grants to visit their nearest SASSA offices and not to wait until their grants are affected.
“Those who do not respond within two months may face temporary suspension, with an additional one-month window to explain their situation before possible cancellation or referral for investigation,” she added.
SASSA has also noted challenges with beneficiaries failing to update their contact details, which may hinder the receipt of review notifications.
To address this, a fourth payment date has been introduced into the social grant payment cycle, serving as a reminder for beneficiaries to contact SASSA if they did not receive their funds during the usual payment days.
Beneficiaries who are unable to visit SASSA offices due to ill health or are bedridden, are urged to appoint procurators or authorized representatives for assistance.
“We acknowledge and appreciate the cooperation of beneficiaries who have already participated in the process. Beneficiaries who are contacted by SASSA, or who experience any material change in their circumstances, are urged to respond promptly and present themselves without delay to safeguard the continuity of their grants,” Mojanaga concluded.
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