SASSA Tightens Grant Rules: New Income Checks and Biometric Scans Coming in 2025
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is set to introduce stricter controls on social grant payments starting in 2025. These new verification measures aim to eliminate fraud and ensure that only qualifying citizens benefit from the system. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced the sweeping changes during the 2025 Budget Speech. He emphasized the government’s