Question NW487 to the Minister of Social Development
12 March 2024 - NW487
Arries, Ms LH to ask the Minister of Social Development
What total number of child support grants were suspended due to the banking details of the grant beneficiaries not corresponding with those in the SA Social Security Agency system from 1 April 2023 up to the latest specified date for which information is available?
Reply:
SASSA suspended 81 687 Child Support Grants since 1 April 2023 up to 31 January 2024.
These grants were suspended because the banking details of grant recipients captured on the SASSA database did not correspond with details captured by their respective banks, indicating possible changes in the clients’ records. The suspension was implemented as per the provision of Section 14(5) of the Social Assistance Act (Act No. 13 of 2004), which requires clients/beneficiaries to ensure that their records are accurate and updated with the Agency.