SASSA has warned residents to beware of fake messages circulating on social media about medical referral forms for the Grant-In-Aid social grant.
According to a statement issued by SASSA, Grant-In-Aid is among the eight SASSA social grants that are offered by the organization.
“As an organisation, we are cautioning the public against this falsehood as the Grant-In-Aid has its own requirements just like all other grants, and it does not need any medical forms as purported in fake messages recently,” the statement read.
For one to qualify for this grant, they must be in receipt of an Older Persons, Disability or a War Veteran’s grant. This grant is for individuals or grant recipients who require regular attendance by another person for activities of daily living owing to his/her physical or mental disabilities.
The current fake news regarding the Grant-In-Aid is being circulated through text messages and voice notes. “That information is misleading, and those in need of Grant-In-Aid are requested to go to their nearest local offices for accurate information or check the requirements on www.sassa.gov.za. The agency is urging the public to refrain from circulating this misinformation as it causes unnecessary confusion,” the statement read.
