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…