SASSA urges beneficiaries to ignore misleading social media rumours about double grant payments and trust only official government channels.
Misinformation travels faster than truth. SASSA has stepped forward to debunk a widely circulated social media rumour claiming that double SASSA grant payments will be issued in June 2025.
The agency has labelled these claims as “false and misleading,” cautioning beneficiaries not to fall victim to fake news that could cause confusion, panic, or worse, exploitation.
No Double Grant Payments in June – SASSA Confirms
Speaking on behalf of the agency, national spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi firmly dismissed the viral claims, asserting that no additional payments will be made in June beyond what has already been budgeted.
“These reports are untrue and should be rejected with the contempt they deserve,” Letsatsi said in an official statement.
SASSA reaffirmed that only credible and authorised government sources, such as the Ministry of Finance or SASSA’s verified platforms, should be trusted when it comes to grant payment updates.
Grant Increases Already Scheduled for 2025
There is, however, some good news for grant recipients. According to the Ministry of Finance’s Policy Statement released in March, SASSA grant increases were implemented in April 2025, with a second round of increases set for October 2025.
But that’s where the good news ends—there is no double payment for June.
“Any other increase not announced by credible and relevant authorities should be treated as lies,” said Letsatsi.
No Pension Rule Changes on June 10 Either
SASSA also debunked another rumour doing the rounds: that new rules will affect pension payments starting June 10.
The truth? There is no change to pension rules. A verification process was simply introduced in May 2025 for specific grant recipients, particularly:
- Those using alternative forms of identification instead of the standard 13-digit South African ID number.
- Individuals flagged during a means test audit, especially if they may have undeclared income in additional bank accounts.
Stick to Official Sources, Urges SASSA
SASSA is encouraging all South Africans, particularly grant beneficiaries, to verify information before sharing it with others—especially on social media.
“We appeal to our beneficiaries to only rely on credible sources of information on our official social media pages,” said Letsatsi.
Here are SASSA’s official communication channels:
- Website: www.sassa.gov.za
- Facebook: South African Social Security Agency
- X (formerly Twitter): @OfficialSASSA
Be Vigilant, Share Responsibly
In a time when scams and disinformation thrive online, it’s critical that SASSA beneficiaries remain alert and cautious. Always question unusual claims, especially those promising unexpected financial benefits.
Trust only official platforms, and remember—if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Also read: Sassa Confirms Early May 2025 SRD Grant Payments — Good News for Beneficiaries
