In a move causing disquiet among the elderly community, several pensioners in Cape Town are rallying to demand the release of social grants that have been flagged for renewal or review by the South African Social Security Agency Sassa.
The protest is set to occur at the Grey Building in Mitchells Plain this Friday, as anxious recipients seek clarity amidst suspension threats on their grants.
The unrest follows Sassas announcement that it will continue its review of social grants, focusing on beneficiaries suspected of having undisclosed alternative sources of income.
This initiative aims to ensure that the right assistance is allocated to the rightful recipients, specifically targeting those who may be actively participating in the workforce and earning incomes that surpass the set means threshold.
According to Sassa, beneficiaries flagged for review are required to visit their local Sassa office to review their eligibility for the grants they originally applied for.