SASSA said R370 SRD grant beneficiaries must ensure that they don't share their identity numbers to avoid becoming aiding fraudsters.
SASSA said R370 SRD grant beneficiaries must ensure that they don’t share their identity numbers to avoid becoming aiding fraudsters. says beneficiaries of the R370 Social Relief of Distress grant will have to re-apply as payments have been suspended so they can confirm their identity.
“The agency is encouraging people to take responsibility for ensuring their identity numbers are not utilised for fraudulent activities. SASSA beneficiaries must ensure that they do not share their identity numbers with strangers to avoid becoming aiding fraudsters,” SASSA said. SASSA also acknowledged that the SRD system has faced ongoing fraud and corruption issues since its inception. Hence, the introduction ofThis, after two students from the University of Stellenbosch identified multiple vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the SRD grant system and an independent investigation initiated by Tolashe substantiated the findings.SASSA said that when beneficiaries check their status and see it is “referred”, the system has flagged potential fraudulent activity.
Recipients can expect to get payments in their bank accounts from Saturday, 25 January. The payments will continue until the following week on Friday, 31 January.Orlando Pirates have rewarded one of their most experienced senior players and leaders with a new deal for his efforts this season…
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