More than 210,000 SASSA grant recipients—many of them elderly pensioners, parents of young children, and SRD beneficiaries—have had their June 2025 payments halted, raising alarm among unsuspecting South Africans who may be next.
Why your grant might be blocked—even if you did nothing wrong
SASSA has confirmed that over 210,000 beneficiaries have been flagged and removed from the June 2025 payment run. The reason? An aggressive new round of means testing and identity verification, especially targeting recipients of the R370 SRD grant.
But it’s not just SRD grant holders who are affected. Parents receiving child support — and even some elderly recipients — now fear they be next in line, with many likely to only find out if their grants don’t reflect on the expected June payment dates.
“We’re verifying income and eligibility on an ongoing basis to ensure that social assistance reaches only those who truly qualify,” a SASSA official stated. “This includes reviews of bank records, employment status, and residency.”
The agency insists that all flagged recipients were notified via SMS to either update their details or appeal within 30 days, yet many beneficiaries say they never received any communication.
Why this matters: Vulnerable groups blindsided
Although intended to curb fraud, the mass blocking has left thousands of legitimate beneficiaries scrambling for answers—many of whom have no alternate income.
“I’ve been collecting the child grant for years with no problem,” said one distressed mother. “Now suddenly it’s stopped and I have no idea why.”
How to check if you’re affected—and what to do next
- Check your status: Visit the SASSA SRD portal to confirm whether your payment has been flagged.
- Update your banking details: If requested via SMS, update your info on the SASSA website.
- Submit an appeal: Lodge an appeal immediately if you believe your grant was wrongly suspended. Do this via the DSD appeals portal.
- Visit a SASSA office: For in-person help, take your ID and supporting documents to your local office.
Which grants are being reviewed?
The following grants are subject to review or suspension if beneficiaries don’t meet eligibility criteria:
- SRD Grant (R370)
- Child Support Grant
- Foster Child Grant
- Care Dependency Grant
- Older Persons Grant
- War Veterans Grant
- Disability Grant
- Grant-in-Aid
False hope: No, SASSA grants are not being doubled
Social media has been flooded with fake news posts claiming SASSA is doubling grants in June. SASSA has flatly denied this.
These misleading claims have persisted since May, when similar rumours circulated around older persons grants, prompting officials to confirm that SASSA pension grants will not be doubled, as explained in this article.
Key resources for help
- SRD Status Check & Banking Update: srd.sassa.gov.za
- Appeals Portal: srd.dsd.gov.za/appeals
- WhatsApp Support Line: 082 046 8553
- Toll-Free Line: 0800 601 011
- Regional Contacts: Head Office and Regional Contacts
