SASSA’s stringent verification measures have led to significant monthly savings of R44 million, but Parliament warns that these efforts may inadvertently jeopardise access to essential social grants for vulnerable recipients.

South Africa’s SASSA biometric verification drive has processed nearly one million beneficiaries since 2025, while close to 68,000 grants were suspended amid intensified fraud…

SASSA's biometric verification drive has processed nearly one million beneficiaries since September 2025, leading to the suspension of 68,000 grants as the government allocates…

Calls for urgent reform as social grant recipients face obstacles and agency capacity wanes

The South African Social Security Agency's verification measures have resulted in monthly savings of R44 million, but Parliament expresses concern over the impact on vulnerable…

The South African Social Security Agency's verification measures have resulted in monthly savings of R44 million, but Parliament expresses concern over the impact on vulnerable…

SASSA’s stringent verification measures have led to significant monthly savings of R44 million, but Parliament warns that these efforts may inadvertently jeopardise access to…