The South African Social Security Agency has cautioned beneficiaries against false information being circulated on social media claiming that medical reports are required in order to qualify for the Grant-in-Aid social grant.
THE SOUTH African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has cautioned beneficiaries against false information being circulated on social media claiming that medical reports are required in order to qualify for the Grant-in-Aid social grant.
Sassa spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi said the circulated messages were false and advised beneficiaries to contact their nearest office when unsure.
“The Grant-in-Aid is among the eight Sassa social grants that are offered by the organisation. Recently, Sassa has been inundated with fake messages circulating on social media about medical referral forms for the Grant-in-Aid social grant. The Grant-in-Aid has its own requirements, just like all other grants, and it does not need any medical forms as purported in fake messages recently,” said Letsatsi.
“For one to qualify for this grant, they must be in receipt of an Older Persons, Disability or a War Veteran’s grant. This grant is for individuals or grant recipients who require regular attendance by another person for activities of daily living owing to his/her physical or mental disabilities.
“The current fake news regarding the Grant-In-Aid is circulated through text messages and voice notes. That information is misleading and those in need of Grant-in-Aid are requested to go to their nearest local offices for accurate information or check the requirements on www.sassa.gov.za.
“The agency is urging the public to refrain from circulating this misinformation as it causes unnecessary confusion.”
